Waterfall Hikes Near Shorter, AL

344 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shorter? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shorter. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 32.4077°N, -85.9413°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shorter

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Shorter have live flow data today

Great Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Wetumpka Falls Low Tallapoosa Falls (historical) Low

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 94°F

Aft 95°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 95°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 96°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 92°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 94°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Shorter

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tallapoosa Falls (historical) Moderate · 41 cfs 27th percentile
  2. 2 Wetumpka Falls Low · 2490 cfs 20th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 75 cfs 0th percentile

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

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

48.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Shorter

Tallapoosa Falls (historical) waterfall

Tallapoosa Falls (historical)

47.2 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wetumpka Falls waterfall

Wetumpka Falls

33.4 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

9.2 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

48.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shorter

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shorter?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Shorter, including Great Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shorter?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Shorter, including Great Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shorter?

The shortest waterfall hike near Shorter is Great Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Shorter?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Shorter have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Shorter?

The closest waterfall to Shorter is Tallapoosa Falls (historical), approximately 8.6 miles away.

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