Waterfall Hikes Near Ballplay, AL

1,181 residents
Chicago Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ballplay? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ballplay. 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 34.0179°N, -85.7852°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ballplay

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Ballplay have live flow data today

De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Low High Falls Low Short Creek Falls Low Swindell Falls Low Hightower Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Moderate Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Salt Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 99°F

Aft 99°F Sunny Best
Sat 100°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 100°F Sunny
Lab 93°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 94°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 97°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Ballplay

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Moderate · 1150 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Griffin Falls Low · 14 cfs 14th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Low · 14 cfs 14th percentile
  4. 4 Short Creek Falls Low · 14 cfs 14th percentile
  5. 5 Swindell Falls Low · 14 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 76 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ballplay (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.

Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

24.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

28.4 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ballplay (10 waterfalls)

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

Griffin Falls

40.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

38.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

40.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Ballplay

Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

24.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

Swindell Falls

33.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

40.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

28.4 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

38.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

40.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

46.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

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

Short Creek Falls

45 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

19.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

9.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

22.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

32.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

7.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

6.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

48.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ballplay

Are there free waterfalls near Ballplay?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Ballplay, including Griffin Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ballplay?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Ballplay, including Little River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ballplay?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ballplay, including De Soto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ballplay?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ballplay, including De Soto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ballplay?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Ballplay, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ballplay?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ballplay is De Soto Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ballplay?

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

Do any waterfalls near Ballplay require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ballplay?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Ballplay have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ballplay?

The closest waterfall to Ballplay is Noccalula Falls, approximately 11.1 miles away.

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