Waterfall Hikes Near Birmingham, AL
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.
Map of Waterfalls Near Birmingham
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10 waterfalls near Birmingham have live flow data today
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Flowing best right now near Birmingham
Updated about 2 hours agoRanked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.
- 1 Peavine Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 31st percentile
- 2 University Falls (historical) Moderate · 358 cfs 31st percentile
- 3 Davis Falls Low · 41 cfs 23rd percentile
- 4 Weaver Falls Low · 41 cfs 23rd percentile
- 5 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 76 cfs 5th percentile
- 6 Rendalia Water Falls Barely Flowing · 76 cfs 5th percentile
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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Birmingham (5 waterfalls)
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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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