Waterfall Hikes Near Cullman, AL

18,434 residents
Chicago Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Nineteen falls land inside Cullman's fifty-mile circle, a deep bench for north Alabama. Seven Falls takes two miles of trail and 300 feet of climb, dogs welcome. Welcome Falls covers the same distance with 200 feet of gain. Ditto Falls packs its moderate rating into a single mile. Short walks are the local specialty, though. Parker Falls runs an easy mile and a half, and Short Creek Falls puts you at the water a tenth of a mile from the car.

Located at 34.1775°N, -86.8407°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cullman

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

19 waterfalls near Cullman have live flow data today

Butler Falls Barely Flowing Kinlock Falls Barely Flowing Parker Cascades Barely Flowing Parker Falls Barely Flowing Ditto Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Welcome Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Barely Flowing Peavine Falls Moderate Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Quarter Creek Falls Barely Flowing Seven Falls Barely Flowing Village Falls Barely Flowing The Fall Off Barely Flowing

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 93°F

Aft 95°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 96°F Sunny
Lab 91°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny
Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Cullman

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Peavine Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 32nd percentile
  2. 2 Swindell Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Griffin Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Quarter Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cullman (1 waterfall)

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.

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

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

Seven Falls

14 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

34 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Cullman

Seven Falls

14 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Welcome Falls

31.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 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

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Parker Falls waterfall

Parker Falls

34 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
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

45 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

Village Falls

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

Butler Falls

37 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quarter Creek Falls

37.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

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

High Falls

40.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

40.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Peavine Falls waterfall

Peavine Falls

42.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

45.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cullman

Are there free waterfalls near Cullman?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Cullman, including Ditto Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cullman?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Cullman, including Noccalula Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cullman?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cullman, including Ditto Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cullman?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cullman, including Ditto Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cullman?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cullman, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cullman?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cullman is Butler Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cullman?

The tallest waterfall near Cullman is Noccalula Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cullman?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Cullman have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cullman?

The closest waterfall to Cullman is Seven Falls, approximately 11.9 miles away.

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