Waterfall Hikes Near Cottondale, AL

3,211 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cottondale? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cottondale. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 33.1923°N, -87.4543°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cottondale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 waterfalls near Cottondale have live flow data today

Davis Falls Moderate Weaver Falls Moderate Peavine Falls Barely Flowing Village Falls Barely Flowing University Falls (historical) Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 99°F

Aft 98°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 99°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 99°F Sunny Best
Lab 98°F Sunny
Tue 94°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cottondale

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Davis Falls Moderate · 45 cfs 63rd percentile
  2. 2 Weaver Falls Moderate · 45 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 University Falls (historical) Moderate · 339 cfs 31st percentile
  4. 4 Peavine Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 7th percentile
  5. 5 Village Falls Barely Flowing · 53 cfs 1st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cottondale (1 waterfall)

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

Peavine Falls waterfall

Peavine Falls

42.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Cottondale

University Falls (historical) waterfall

University Falls (historical)

31 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Weaver Falls

37.8 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Davis Falls waterfall

Davis Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Peavine Falls waterfall

Peavine Falls

42.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

Village Falls

18.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cottondale

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cottondale?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Cottondale, including Peavine Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cottondale?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Cottondale, including Peavine Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cottondale?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cottondale?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cottondale?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Cottondale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cottondale?

The closest waterfall to Cottondale is University Falls (historical), approximately 5.4 miles away.

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