Waterfall Hikes Near Tuscaloosa, AL

164,414 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Five falls turn up within range of Tuscaloosa, and the data on most runs thin. Peavine Falls carries the only full numbers, a twenty-footer at Oak Mountain State Park roughly an hour east, with 1.6 miles of trail, 200 feet of climb, and dogs allowed. University Falls survives mainly as a historical name. Davis Falls and two others list without details, so treat those as exploring days.

Located at 33.2348°N, -87.5268°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tuscaloosa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 waterfalls near Tuscaloosa have live flow data today

Davis Falls Barely Flowing Weaver Falls Barely Flowing Peavine Falls Barely Flowing Village Falls Barely Flowing University Falls (historical) Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 93°F

Wed 93°F Sunny Best
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 95°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Tuscaloosa

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 University Falls (historical) Low · 2240 cfs 14th percentile
  2. 2 Village Falls Low · 83 cfs 10th percentile
  3. 3 Davis Falls Barely Flowing · 44 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Weaver Falls Barely Flowing · 44 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Peavine Falls Barely Flowing · 20 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tuscaloosa (1 waterfall)

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

Peavine Falls waterfall

Peavine Falls

Alabama
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Tuscaloosa

University Falls (historical) waterfall

University Falls (historical)

46.8 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Weaver Falls

15.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Davis Falls waterfall

Davis Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Peavine Falls waterfall

Peavine Falls

Alabama
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

Village Falls

38.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tuscaloosa

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tuscaloosa?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Tuscaloosa, including Peavine Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tuscaloosa?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Tuscaloosa, including Peavine Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tuscaloosa?

The shortest waterfall hike near Tuscaloosa is Davis Falls at 1.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Tuscaloosa?

The tallest waterfall near Tuscaloosa is Peavine Falls at 20 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tuscaloosa?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Tuscaloosa have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tuscaloosa?

The closest waterfall to Tuscaloosa is University Falls (historical), approximately 1.8 miles away.

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