Waterfall Hikes Near Madison, AL

56,967 residents
Chicago Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Madison works from the same waterfall map as Huntsville next door, shifted a few miles west. Twelve falls make the cut. The quick win is Ditto Falls, one moderate mile with dogs okay. Seven Falls climbs 300 feet across its two miles, dogs allowed there as well. Welcome Falls covers two miles with 200 feet of gain. Several more, Ragsdale and Thompson among them, hold spots on the page without trail numbers, waiting on somebody to walk them with a GPS.

Located at 34.7114°N, -86.7626°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Madison

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

10 of 12 waterfalls near Madison are flowing strongly today

Boone Falls Strong Copperas Falls Roaring Ditto Falls Strong Ragsdale Falls Strong Welcome Falls Strong Thompson Falls Strong Georgia Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Short Creek Falls Roaring Piney Branch Falls Roaring Seven Falls Roaring The Fall Off Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 64°F

Wed 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 72°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Fri 72°F Sunny
Sat 62°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 61°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 64°F Sunny Best
Tue 68°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Madison

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Piney Branch Falls Roaring · 19 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Seven Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring · 22 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Short Creek Falls Roaring · 22 cfs 94th percentile
  5. 5 Ditto Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Ragsdale Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 90th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Madison (3 waterfalls)

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 Madison (4 waterfalls)

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

Aerial view around Ditto Falls in Alabama Aerial

Ditto Falls

19.2 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

All 12 Waterfalls Near Madison

Aerial view around Ditto Falls in Alabama Aerial

Ditto Falls

19.2 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Welcome Falls in Alabama, about 69 feet of drop LiDAR

Welcome Falls

23.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Boone Falls waterfall CC

Boone Falls

25.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Seven Falls in Alabama, about 120 feet of drop LiDAR

Seven Falls

27.1 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Piney Branch Falls in Alabama, about 128 feet of drop LiDAR

Piney Branch Falls

32.5 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

33.2 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ragsdale Falls in Alabama, about 124 feet of drop LiDAR

Ragsdale Falls

33.4 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

33.8 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

40.6 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Copperas Falls in Tennessee, about 21 feet of drop LiDAR

Copperas Falls

41.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

42.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

44.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Madison

Are there free waterfalls near Madison?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Madison, including Copperas Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Madison?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Madison, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Madison?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Madison?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Madison?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Madison, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Madison?

The shortest waterfall hike near Madison is Copperas Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Madison?

The tallest waterfall near Madison is Georgia Falls at 70 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Madison?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Madison have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Madison?

The closest waterfall to Madison is Ditto Falls, approximately 19.2 miles away.

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