Waterfall Hikes Near Sand Rock, AL

720 residents
Chicago Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sand Rock? There are 20 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sand Rock. 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 34.2312°N, -85.7704°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sand Rock

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

20 waterfalls near Sand Rock have live flow data today

Bridal Veil Falls Low Jumpoff 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 Griffin Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing Swindell Falls Barely Flowing Hightower Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Noccalula Falls Barely Flowing Piney Branch Falls Barely Flowing Salt Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 95°F

Aft 95°F Sunny Best
Sat 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 97°F Sunny
Lab 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Sunny
Wed 92°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Sand Rock

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bridal Veil Falls Low · 11 cfs 13th percentile
  2. 2 Jumpoff Falls Low · 11 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Swindell Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Short Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Griffin Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sand Rock (2 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.

Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

28.4 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

24.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sand Rock (12 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

All 20 Waterfalls Near Sand Rock

Swindell Falls

33.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Griffin Falls

40.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

28.4 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Noccalula Falls waterfall

Noccalula Falls

24.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.4 miles 150 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

21.6 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
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

45 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
Thompson Falls waterfall

Thompson Falls

9.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ragsdale Falls

22.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

32.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

7.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

6.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

46.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salt Creek Falls waterfall

Salt Creek Falls

38.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

31.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Ditto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

49.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft

Jumpoff Falls

41.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

22.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sand Rock

Are there free waterfalls near Sand Rock?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Sand Rock, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sand Rock?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Sand Rock, including Little River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sand Rock?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sand Rock, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sand Rock?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sand Rock, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sand Rock?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Sand Rock, including High Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sand Rock?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Sand Rock?

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

Do any waterfalls near Sand Rock require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sand Rock?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Sand Rock have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sand Rock?

The closest waterfall to Sand Rock is Swindell Falls, approximately 9.4 miles away.

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