Waterfall Hikes Near Cherokee, AL

890 residents
Chicago Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Cherokee is a small stop on US 72 out toward the Mississippi line, with nine falls in its reach. Rainbow Falls is the commitment, 80 feet of waterfall after 5.4 miles of moderate trail. Kinlock Falls waits a 0.3-mile walk from the road, fifteen feet high, with dogs and swimmers both welcome. Quarter Creek and Parker Falls each run about a mile and a half, easy and dog-friendly. Butler Falls and Georgia Falls round out the page without trail numbers.

Located at 34.7577°N, -87.9670°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cherokee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

9 waterfalls near Cherokee have live flow data today

Butler Falls Barely Flowing Kinlock Falls Barely Flowing Parker Cascades Barely Flowing Parker Falls Barely Flowing Copperas Falls Barely Flowing Georgia Falls Barely Flowing Quarter Creek Falls Low Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing The Fall Off Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 95°F

Aft 98°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 98°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 98°F Sunny
Lab 95°F Sunny Best
Tue 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 95°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cherokee

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Quarter Creek Falls Low · 8 cfs 17th percentile
  2. 2 Georgia Falls Barely Flowing · 39 cfs 3rd percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 47 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 The Fall Off Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Butler Falls Barely Flowing · 8 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Copperas Falls Barely Flowing · 45 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cherokee (4 waterfalls)

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

Quarter Creek Falls

37.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

34.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Cherokee

Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

16.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

29.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

45.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quarter Creek Falls

37.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

37 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

34.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Parker Cascades waterfall

Parker Cascades

33.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

34 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

33.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cherokee

Are there free waterfalls near Cherokee?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Cherokee, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cherokee?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee, including Copperas Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee, including Copperas Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cherokee?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Cherokee, including Kinlock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cherokee?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cherokee is Butler Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cherokee?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cherokee?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Cherokee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cherokee?

The closest waterfall to Cherokee is Georgia Falls, approximately 16.2 miles away.

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