Waterfall Hikes Near Waterloo, AL

104 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

A hundred or so people live in Waterloo, out in Alabama's far northwest corner where the Tennessee River spreads toward Pickwick. Five falls show inside the radius. Rainbow Falls earns its 80 feet with 5.4 miles of moderate out-and-back walking. Copperas Falls is gentler at two easy miles, Quarter Creek Falls runs a mile and a half, and dogs are welcome on both. Georgia Falls and The Fall Off appear without trail numbers, so save those for a day built around exploring.

Located at 34.9173°N, -88.0654°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waterloo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 waterfalls near Waterloo have live flow data today

Georgia Falls Barely Flowing Quarter Creek Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low The Fall Off Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 84°F

Tod 84°F Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Sunny
Thu 89°F Sunny
Fri 88°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Rain Showers Likely
Sun 77°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 75°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Waterloo

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Rainbow Falls Low · 41 cfs 22nd percentile
  2. 2 Copperas Falls Low · 24 cfs 16th percentile
  3. 3 Quarter Creek Falls Low · 9 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Georgia Falls Barely Flowing · 25 cfs 2nd percentile
  5. 5 The Fall Off Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waterloo (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.

LiDAR terrain view around Copperas Falls in Tennessee, about 21 feet of drop LiDAR

Copperas Falls

45.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Quarter Creek Falls in Alabama, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Quarter Creek Falls

49.8 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

All 5 Waterfalls Near Waterloo

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

8.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.4 miles Unknown
Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

24.6 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

41.8 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Copperas Falls in Tennessee, about 21 feet of drop LiDAR

Copperas Falls

45.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Quarter Creek Falls in Alabama, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Quarter Creek Falls

49.8 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waterloo

Are there free waterfalls near Waterloo?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Waterloo, including Copperas Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waterloo?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Waterloo, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waterloo?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Waterloo, including Copperas Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterloo?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterloo, including Copperas Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waterloo?

The shortest waterfall hike near Waterloo is Copperas Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Waterloo?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Waterloo?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Waterloo have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Waterloo?

The closest waterfall to Waterloo is Rainbow Falls, approximately 8.4 miles away.

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