Waterfall Hikes Near Leighton, AL

734 residents
Chicago Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Leighton? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Leighton. 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 34.6941°N, -87.5282°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Leighton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Leighton 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 Marcella Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Georgia Falls Barely Flowing Jenkins Falls Barely Flowing Quarter Creek Falls Low Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rattlesnake Falls Barely Flowing Seven Falls Barely Flowing The Fall Off Barely Flowing

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 93°F

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

Flowing best right now near Leighton

Updated 35 minutes 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 Leighton (7 waterfalls)

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

Kinlock Falls waterfall

Kinlock Falls

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

Parker Falls

34 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Leighton

The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

45.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

16.1 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
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

37 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

Quarter Creek Falls

37.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

33.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

29.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Seven Falls

14 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Marcella Falls

15.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rattlesnake Falls waterfall

Rattlesnake Falls

22.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jenkins Falls waterfall

Jenkins Falls

39.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

28.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Leighton

Are there free waterfalls near Leighton?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Leighton, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Leighton?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Leighton, including Copperas Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Leighton?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Leighton, including Copperas Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Leighton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Leighton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Leighton is Butler Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Leighton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Leighton?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Leighton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Leighton?

The closest waterfall to Leighton is The Fall Off, approximately 8.1 miles away.

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