Waterfall Hikes Near Valley Head, AL

810 residents
Chicago Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Valley Head? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Valley Head. 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 34.5558°N, -85.6224°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Valley Head

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

30 waterfalls near Valley Head have live flow data 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 Moderate Ragsdale Falls Moderate Thompson Falls Moderate Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider 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 Barely Flowing Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Independence Day

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 93°F

Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Valley Head

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Thompson Falls Moderate ยท 11 cfs 30th percentile
  2. 2 Ditto Falls Moderate ยท 11 cfs 30th percentile
  3. 3 Ragsdale Falls Moderate ยท 11 cfs 30th percentile
  4. 4 Noccalula Falls Barely Flowing ยท 308 cfs 8th percentile
  5. 5 Lula Falls Barely Flowing ยท 9 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Slider Falls Barely Flowing ยท 0 cfs 5th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Valley Head (6 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 Valley Head (16 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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

24.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Valley Head

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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

24.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft

Griffin Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Swindell Falls

45.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

44.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

Piney Branch Falls

23 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

18.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

23.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

31.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Jumpoff Falls

13.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Three Creeks Falls waterfall

Three Creeks Falls

25.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

25.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

15.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Monteagle Falls

15.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Valley Head

Are there free waterfalls near Valley Head?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Valley Head, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Valley Head?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Valley Head, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Valley Head?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Valley Head, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Valley Head?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Valley Head, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Valley Head?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Valley Head?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Valley Head?

The tallest waterfall near Valley Head is Falling Water Falls at 110 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Valley Head require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Valley Head?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Valley Head have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Valley Head?

The closest waterfall to Valley Head is De Soto Falls, approximately 1.7 miles away.

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