Waterfalls around Birmingham at a glance
There are 50 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Birmingham. The nearest is Village Falls, about 9.6 mi WNW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the north: 31 of the 50. The radius reaches into 2 states, led by Alabama (49) and Georgia (1).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Birmingham | 1 |
| 25 miles of Birmingham | 2 |
| 50 miles of Birmingham | 12 |
| 100 miles of Birmingham | 50 |
Well-known falls within reach of Birmingham
Noccalula Falls (58 miNE), Caney Creek Falls (62 miNW), Grace's High Falls (87 miNE), Little River Falls (91 miNE) and DeSoto Falls (100 miNE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 100 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Alabama.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Birmingham
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Falls | 9.6 mi WNW | not recorded | Jefferson County, Alabama |
| Peavine Falls | 15 mi SSE | not recorded | Shelby County, Alabama |
| Davis Falls | 28 mi S | not recorded | Shelby County, Alabama |
| Weaver Falls | 28 mi SSW | not recorded | Shelby County, Alabama |
| Nectar Falls | 34 mi NNE | not recorded | Alabama |
| Powell Falls | 34 mi NNE | not recorded | Alabama |
| Mardis Mills Falls | 39 mi NNE | not recorded | Alabama |
| Rendalia Water Falls | 40 mi ESE | not recorded | Talladega County, Alabama |
| Cornelius Falls | 40 mi NNE | not recorded | Alabama |
| University Falls (historical) | 47 mi WSW | not recorded | Tuscaloosa County, Alabama |
| Rob Roy Falls | 48 mi ESE | not recorded | Alabama |
| Great Falls | 49 mi ESE | not recorded | Talladega County, Alabama |
| Salt Creek Falls | 52 mi E | not recorded | Talladega County, Alabama |
| Welcome Falls | 56 mi N | not recorded | Morgan County, Alabama |
| Seven Falls | 56 mi N | not recorded | Morgan County, Alabama |
Counties with the most falls near Birmingham
DeKalb County, AL (6), Marshall County, AL (4), Shelby County, AL (3), Talladega County, AL (3) and Morgan County, AL (3). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Huntsville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Nashville, Knoxville.