Waterfall Hikes Near Paint Rock, AL

208 residents
Chicago Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Paint Rock? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Paint Rock. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.6601°N, -86.3310°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Paint Rock

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

1 of 24 waterfalls near Paint Rock is flowing strongly today

Boone Falls Strong Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Copperas Falls Barely Flowing Machine Falls Barely Flowing Ovoca Falls Barely Flowing Rutledge Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Jumpoff Falls Barely Flowing De Soto Falls Low High Falls Low Little Falls Low Ditto Falls Low Ragsdale Falls Low Welcome Falls Low Thompson Falls Low Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Moderate Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Seven Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 99°F

Thu 99°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Fri 98°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Paint Rock

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Boone Falls Roaring · 1990 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Noccalula Falls Moderate · 1270 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Swindell Falls Low · 13 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Short Creek Falls Low · 13 cfs 13th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Low · 13 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Griffin Falls Low · 13 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Paint Rock (4 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Paint Rock (14 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Ditto Falls

30.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

31.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Paint Rock

Piney Branch Falls

23 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ditto Falls

30.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

22.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

23.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

31.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

12.8 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Boone Falls waterfall CC

Boone Falls

25.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swindell Falls

45.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

16.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

16.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ovoca Falls

14.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Seven Falls

14 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Machine Falls waterfall

Machine Falls

48.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Paint Rock

Are there free waterfalls near Paint Rock?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Paint Rock, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Paint Rock?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Paint Rock, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Paint Rock?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Paint Rock, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Paint Rock?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Paint Rock, including Cascade Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Paint Rock?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Paint Rock, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Paint Rock?

The shortest waterfall hike near Paint Rock is Boone Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Paint Rock?

The tallest waterfall near Paint Rock is De Soto Falls at 104 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Paint Rock?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Paint Rock have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Paint Rock?

The closest waterfall to Paint Rock is Piney Branch Falls, approximately 11.7 miles away.

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