Waterfall Hikes Near Sheffield, AL

9,330 residents
Chicago Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sheffield? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sheffield. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.7570°N, -87.6977°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sheffield

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

5 of 9 waterfalls near Sheffield are flowing strongly today

Butler Falls Roaring Kinlock Falls Roaring Parker Cascades Roaring Parker Falls Roaring Copperas Falls Barely Flowing Georgia Falls Barely Flowing Quarter Creek Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing The Fall Off Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Independence Day

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 96°F

Thu 97°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 96°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 96°F Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sun 95°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Sheffield

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Butler Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Kinlock Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Parker Cascades Roaring · 38 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Parker Falls Roaring · 38 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Quarter Creek Falls Roaring · 215 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 The Fall Off Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 3rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sheffield (4 waterfalls)

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

Quarter Creek Falls

44.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

46.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Sheffield

Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

29.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

34.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quarter Creek Falls

44.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

49 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

46.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Parker Cascades waterfall

Parker Cascades

45.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

46.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

20.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

46.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sheffield

Are there free waterfalls near Sheffield?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Sheffield, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sheffield?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sheffield, including Copperas Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sheffield?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sheffield, including Copperas Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sheffield?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Sheffield, including Kinlock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sheffield?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sheffield is Butler Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Sheffield?

The tallest waterfall near Sheffield is Rainbow Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sheffield?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Sheffield have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sheffield?

The closest waterfall to Sheffield is Georgia Falls, approximately 4.8 miles away.

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