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

12 waterfalls near Madison have live flow data today

Boone Falls Barely Flowing Copperas Falls Barely Flowing Ditto Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Welcome Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Georgia Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Seven Falls Barely Flowing The Fall Off Barely Flowing

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 92°F

Aft 96°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 97°F Sunny
Lab 92°F Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Sunny
Wed 92°F Sunny
Thu 94°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Madison

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 High Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 6th percentile
  2. 2 Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Boone Falls Barely Flowing · 255 cfs 3rd percentile
  4. 4 Ditto Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Georgia Falls Barely Flowing · 39 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 3rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Madison (5 waterfalls)

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Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Seven Falls

14 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Madison

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

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

Boone Falls

49.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Seven Falls

14 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Piney Branch Falls

32.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Fall Off waterfall

The Fall Off

45.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

22.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

9.3 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

Copperas Falls

33.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

45 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

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 dog friendly waterfalls in Madison?

There are 5 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 Boone Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Madison?

The tallest waterfall near Madison is High Falls at 35 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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