Waterfall Hikes Near Birmingham, AL

782,111 residents
Chicago Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Oak Mountain State Park puts a waterfall almost inside Birmingham's suburbs. Peavine Falls drops twenty feet there at the end of a 1.6-mile trail with 200 feet of climb, dogs welcome, though the flow thins to a trickle in a dry August. Ten falls show within fifty miles overall. Rendalia Water Falls and Great Falls are easy half-mile legs farther out, and Seven Falls and Welcome Falls, moderate two-milers, wait off to the north. Catch all of these in the wet months.

Located at 33.5279°N, -86.7971°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Birmingham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 98°F

Tod 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 98°F Sunny Best
Lab 94°F Sunny
Tue 92°F Sunny
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Birmingham

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Peavine Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 31st percentile
  2. 2 University Falls (historical) Moderate · 358 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Davis Falls Low · 41 cfs 23rd percentile
  4. 4 Weaver Falls Low · 41 cfs 23rd percentile
  5. 5 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 76 cfs 5th percentile
  6. 6 Rendalia Water Falls Barely Flowing · 76 cfs 5th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Birmingham (5 waterfalls)

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

42.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
36.8 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
38.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Birmingham

18.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
42.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
37.8 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
36.8 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
38.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
31.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
14 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
48.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
31 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Birmingham

Are there free waterfalls near Birmingham?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Birmingham, including Rendalia Water Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Birmingham?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Birmingham, including Great Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Birmingham?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Birmingham, including Great Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Birmingham?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Birmingham?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Birmingham?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Birmingham have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Birmingham?

The closest waterfall to Birmingham is Village Falls, approximately 8.7 miles away.

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