Marshall County, Alabama

Waterfalls Near Arab, AL

8 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Arab, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Thompson Falls is the closest at 4.2 miles to the east. High Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 47 Google reviews). Most of the falls are east of Arab.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of High Falls in DeKalb County, Alabama
Pictured: High Falls, AL

Best Waterfalls Near Arab at a Glance

Photo of High Falls near Crossville, AL
Highest rated

High Falls

4.7 stars from 47 Google reviews.

8 Waterfalls Near Arab, Ranked by Distance

  1. Thompson Falls

    Arab, AL · Marshall County · 4.2 mi east of Arab
    3.0 (24 reviews)

    Thompson Falls is the closest named waterfall to Arab, 4.2 miles to the east in Marshall County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Arab. A series of tiered waterfalls, surrounded by woods & offering trails for hiking.

    Rating
    3.0 (24 Google reviews)
    Address
    Marshall County, AL 35976 (GPS 34.3145, -86.4222)
    Known for
    trespass, private property, hike, falls
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  2. Ragsdale Falls

    Arab, AL · Marshall County · 5.1 mi east of Arab
    1.5 (4 reviews)

    Ragsdale Falls lies 5.1 miles east of Arab in Marshall County, number 2 of 8 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Arab.

    Rating
    1.5 (4 Google reviews)
    Address
    Marshall County, AL 35976 (GPS 34.3345, -86.4092)
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  3. Welcome Falls

    Arab, AL · Morgan County · 9.6 mi west of Arab
    3.0 (15 reviews)

    Welcome Falls lies 9.6 miles west of Arab in Morgan County, number 3 of 8 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Arab.

    Rating
    3.0 (15 Google reviews)
    Address
    Morgan County, AL 35621 (GPS 34.3159, -86.6647)
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  4. Ditto Falls

    Owens Cross Roads, AL · Morgan County · 13 mi north of Arab
    4.3 (6 reviews)

    Ditto Falls lies 13 miles north of Arab in Morgan County, number 4 of 8 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Arab. Its own nearest town is Owens Cross Roads.

    Rating
    4.3 (6 Google reviews)
    Address
    Morgan County, AL 35754 (GPS 34.4904, -86.5647)
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  5. Short Creek Falls

    Albertville, AL · Marshall County · 17 mi east of Arab
    3.4 (28 reviews)

    Short Creek Falls lies 17 miles east of Arab in Marshall County, number 5 of 8 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Arab. Its own nearest town is Albertville.

    Rating
    3.4 (28 Google reviews)
    Address
    Marshall County, AL 35951 (GPS 34.3224, -86.2043)
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  6. Piney Branch Falls

    New Hope, AL · Marshall County · 17 mi northeast of Arab
    1.5 (11 reviews)

    Piney Branch Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Arab in Marshall County, number 6 of 8 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Arab. Its own nearest town is New Hope.

    Rating
    1.5 (11 Google reviews)
    Address
    Marshall County, AL 35747 (GPS 34.4803, -86.2624)
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  7. High Falls

    Crossville, AL · DeKalb County · 25 mi east of Arab
    4.7 (47 reviews)

    High Falls lies 25 miles east of Arab in DeKalb County, number 7 of 8 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Arab. Its own nearest town is Crossville.

    Rating
    4.7 (47 Google reviews)
    Address
    DeKalb County, AL 35951 (GPS 34.4001, -86.0680)
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  8. Seven Falls

    Falkville, AL · Morgan County · 26 mi west of Arab
    2.1 (8 reviews)

    Seven Falls lies 26 miles west of Arab in Morgan County, number 8 of 8 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Arab. Its own nearest town is Falkville.

    Rating
    2.1 (8 Google reviews)
    Address
    Morgan County, AL 35622 (GPS 34.3232, -86.9547)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Arab sits in or near the Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain area of Alabama. The plateau country of northeast Alabama holds the state's best-known falls. On Lookout Mountain in DeKalb County, the Little River cuts a canyon into the plateau, and Little River Falls, De Soto Falls on the river's West Fork, High Falls and Griffin Falls all lie within a short drive of Fort Payne. At the southern tip of the mountain, Noccalula Falls drops about 90 feet into a gorge on the edge of Gadsden and is surrounded by a large city park. Across the Tennessee River valley, Sand Mountain in Marshall County has smaller tiered cascades such as Thompson Falls and Short Creek Falls, which run best after rain. Read the Alabama waterfall guide.

By direction from Arab: 4 to the east, 2 to the west, 1 to the north, and 1 to the northeast. They are spread across Marshall County (4), Morgan County (3), and DeKalb County (1). The average distance is 14.6 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Arab

Thompson Falls (4.2 mi), Ragsdale Falls (5.1 mi), Welcome Falls (9.6 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Arab

Ditto Falls (13 mi), Short Creek Falls (17 mi), Piney Branch Falls (17 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Arab

High Falls (25 mi), Seven Falls (26 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Arab: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Arab, AL?

8 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Arab: 3 within 10 miles, 3 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Arab?

Thompson Falls in Marshall County is the closest, about 4.2 miles east of Arab.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Arab?

High Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 47 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Arab in?

Marshall County (4), Morgan County (3), and DeKalb County (1).

How does Arab compare with other Alabama towns?

Arab ranks 5th of the 25 Alabama towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.