Waterfall Hikes Near Sand Rock, AL

720 residents
Chicago Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sand Rock? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sand 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 34.2312°N, -85.7704°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sand Rock

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near Sand Rock have live flow data today

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 Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Moderate Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Salt Creek Falls Moderate

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 96°F

Tue 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Fri 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Sand Rock

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Salt Creek Falls Moderate · 100 cfs 70th percentile
  2. 2 Noccalula Falls Moderate · 4810 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Keown Falls Barely Flowing · 691 cfs 4th percentile
  4. 4 De Soto Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 2nd percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 2nd percentile
  6. 6 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 2nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sand Rock (2 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
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sand Rock (11 waterfalls)

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

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Sand Rock

Swindell Falls

19 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 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
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

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

De Soto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

37.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

1.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

25.1 miles away
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
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

38.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

49.2 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

40 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

33.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sand Rock

Are there free waterfalls near Sand Rock?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Sand Rock, including Ditto Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sand Rock?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Sand Rock, including Little River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sand Rock?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sand Rock, including De Soto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sand Rock?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sand Rock, including De Soto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sand Rock?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Sand Rock, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sand Rock?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sand Rock is De Soto Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Sand Rock?

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

Do any waterfalls near Sand Rock require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sand Rock?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Sand Rock have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sand Rock?

The closest waterfall to Sand Rock is Swindell Falls, approximately 9.4 miles away.

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