Waterfall Hikes Near West Jefferson, AL

507 residents
Chicago Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Jefferson? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Jefferson. 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 33.6526°N, -87.0562°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Jefferson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

2 of 8 waterfalls near West Jefferson are flowing strongly today

Davis Falls Strong Weaver Falls Strong Parker Falls Barely Flowing Peavine Falls Moderate Seven Falls Barely Flowing Welcome Falls Barely Flowing Village Falls Barely Flowing University Falls (historical) Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 96°F

Aft 97°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 99°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 100°F Sunny
Lab 96°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near West Jefferson

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Davis Falls Strong · 49 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 Weaver Falls Strong · 49 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Peavine Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 University Falls (historical) Barely Flowing · 84 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Welcome Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Village Falls Barely Flowing · 53 cfs 2nd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Jefferson (3 waterfalls)

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

Peavine Falls waterfall

Peavine Falls

42.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

Seven Falls

14 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near West Jefferson

Village Falls

18.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Peavine Falls waterfall

Peavine Falls

42.5 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

Weaver Falls

37.8 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Davis Falls waterfall

Davis Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Seven Falls

14 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
University Falls (historical) waterfall

University Falls (historical)

31 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Welcome Falls

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

Parker Falls

34 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Jefferson

Are there free waterfalls near West Jefferson?

There are 2 free waterfalls near West Jefferson, including Parker Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Jefferson?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Jefferson, including Parker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Jefferson?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Jefferson, including Parker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Jefferson?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Jefferson is Davis Falls at 1.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West Jefferson?

The tallest waterfall near West Jefferson is Peavine Falls at 20 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Jefferson?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near West Jefferson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Jefferson?

The closest waterfall to West Jefferson is Village Falls, approximately 8.4 miles away.

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