Waterfall Hikes Near Sylvania, AL

1,971 residents
Chicago Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sylvania? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sylvania. 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 34.5616°N, -85.8056°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sylvania

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

1 of 26 waterfalls near Sylvania 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 Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks 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 1 hour 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 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
Mon 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Sylvania

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sylvania (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 Sylvania (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 26 Waterfalls Near Sylvania

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
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swindell Falls

19 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

Piney Branch Falls

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

Short Creek Falls

28 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Jumpoff Falls

30 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

33.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft

Monteagle Falls

2.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

Deer Lick Falls

2.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

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

Cascade Falls

6.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

37 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sylvania

Are there free waterfalls near Sylvania?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sylvania?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sylvania?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sylvania?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sylvania?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sylvania?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Sylvania?

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

Do any waterfalls near Sylvania require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sylvania?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Sylvania have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sylvania?

The closest waterfall to Sylvania is De Soto Falls, approximately 9.7 miles away.

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