Waterfall Hikes Near Waterloo, AL

104 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

A hundred or so people live in Waterloo, out in Alabama's far northwest corner where the Tennessee River spreads toward Pickwick. Five falls show inside the radius. Rainbow Falls earns its 80 feet with 5.4 miles of moderate out-and-back walking. Copperas Falls is gentler at two easy miles, Quarter Creek Falls runs a mile and a half, and dogs are welcome on both. Georgia Falls and The Fall Off appear without trail numbers, so save those for a day built around exploring.

Located at 34.9173°N, -88.0654°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waterloo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Waterloo is flowing strongly today

Copperas Falls Barely Flowing Georgia Falls Low Quarter Creek Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing The Fall Off Barely Flowing

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 96°F

Aft 96°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 95°F Sunny
Lab 92°F Sunny
Tue 91°F Sunny
Wed 92°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Waterloo

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Quarter Creek Falls Roaring · 198 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Georgia Falls Low · 42 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 The Fall Off Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 4th percentile
  4. 4 Copperas Falls Barely Flowing · 42 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 45 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Waterloo (2 waterfalls)

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

Copperas Falls

33.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quarter Creek Falls

37.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Waterloo

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

29.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Georgia Falls waterfall

Georgia Falls

16.1 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

Copperas Falls

33.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quarter Creek Falls

37.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waterloo

Are there free waterfalls near Waterloo?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Waterloo, including Copperas Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waterloo?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Waterloo, including Copperas Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterloo?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waterloo, including Copperas Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waterloo?

The shortest waterfall hike near Waterloo is Copperas Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Waterloo?

The tallest waterfall near Waterloo is Rainbow Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Waterloo?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Waterloo have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Waterloo?

The closest waterfall to Waterloo is Rainbow Falls, approximately 8.4 miles away.

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