Waterfall Hikes Near Powell, AL

989 residents
Chicago Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Powell? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Powell. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.5326°N, -85.8975°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Powell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

24 waterfalls near Powell have live flow data today

Bridal Veil Falls Low Cascade Falls Low Deer Lick Falls Low Jumpoff Falls Low Monteagle Falls Low De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Ditto Falls Barely Flowing Ragsdale Falls Barely Flowing Welcome Falls Barely Flowing Thompson Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Barely Flowing Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Moderate Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 89°F

Aft 93°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Sunny
Lab 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 89°F Sunny Best
Thu 90°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Powell

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Noccalula Falls Moderate · 1150 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Bridal Veil Falls Low · 12 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Cascade Falls Low · 12 cfs 22nd percentile
  4. 4 Deer Lick Falls Low · 12 cfs 22nd percentile
  5. 5 Monteagle Falls Low · 12 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Jumpoff Falls Low · 12 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Powell (5 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 Powell (15 waterfalls)

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

Griffin Falls

40.4 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
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

19.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Powell

Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

33.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

Welcome Falls

31.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Powell

Are there free waterfalls near Powell?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Powell, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Powell?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Powell, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Powell?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Powell, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Powell?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Powell, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Powell?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Powell, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Powell?

The shortest waterfall hike near Powell is Bridal Veil Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Powell?

The tallest waterfall near Powell is De Soto Falls at 104 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Powell require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Powell requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Powell?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Powell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Powell?

The closest waterfall to Powell is Little Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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