Waterfall Hikes Near Rainsville, AL

5,545 residents
Chicago Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rainsville? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rainsville. 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 34.4938°N, -85.8436°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rainsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

1 of 24 waterfalls near Rainsville is flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Deer Lick Falls Barely Flowing Jumpoff Falls Barely Flowing Monteagle Falls Barely Flowing De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Ditto Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Welcome Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Strong Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 90°F

Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 92°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
Mon 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Rainsville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Strong · 8030 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Keown Falls Barely Flowing · 687 cfs 4th percentile
  3. 3 Lula Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 2nd percentile
  4. 4 Swindell Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Thompson Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Welcome Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rainsville (5 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.

Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rainsville (15 waterfalls)

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

De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Rainsville

Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

37 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

Welcome Falls

40 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

43.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rainsville

Are there free waterfalls near Rainsville?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Rainsville, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rainsville?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Rainsville, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rainsville?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rainsville, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rainsville?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rainsville, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rainsville?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Rainsville, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rainsville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rainsville is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rainsville?

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

Do any waterfalls near Rainsville require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Rainsville requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rainsville?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Rainsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rainsville?

The closest waterfall to Rainsville is Little Falls, approximately 11.1 miles away.

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