Waterfall Hikes Near Opelika, AL

31,361 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

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

Located at 32.6612°N, -85.3769°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Opelika

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 5 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Opelika are flowing strongly today

Great Falls Strong High Shoals Falls Strong Wetumpka Falls Low Tallapoosa Falls (historical) Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Tod 75°F Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 69°F Sunny
Sun 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 67°F Sunny
Tue 70°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Opelika

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Tallapoosa Falls (historical) Roaring · 48 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 High Shoals Falls Strong · 49 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls Strong · 22 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Wetumpka Falls Low · 3130 cfs 15th percentile

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

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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

39.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Opelika

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

15.6 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Tallapoosa Falls (historical) waterfall

Tallapoosa Falls (historical)

27.7 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Shoals Falls waterfall

High Shoals Falls

30 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

39.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Wetumpka Falls waterfall

Wetumpka Falls

40.4 miles away
Alabama
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Opelika

Are there free waterfalls near Opelika?

There is 1 free waterfall near Opelika, including High Shoals Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Opelika?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Opelika, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Opelika?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Opelika, including Cascade Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Opelika?

The shortest waterfall hike near Opelika is Cascade Falls at 4.3 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Opelika?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Opelika have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Opelika?

The closest waterfall to Opelika is Great Falls, approximately 15.6 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Opelika, Alabama

Warm Springs

Warm Springs

40.4 mi 88°F

Warm Springs delivers 88°F water, 24 degrees above ambient, within F.D. Roosevelt State Park—Georgia's most thermally impressiv...

Parkman Spring

40.6 mi 77°F

Parkman Spring maintains a comfortable 77°F temperature, 13 degrees above ambient, and requires a short woodland walk in Meriwe...

Tom Brown Spring

45.5 mi 68°F

Tom Brown Spring maintains 68°F, barely 4 degrees above ambient, and sits roadside in Meriwether County near Manchester.

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