A tiered waterfall of about 30 feet on Cheaha Creek in the Talladega National Forest, near Cheaha State Park, with a popular pool at its base. It is reached by a short section of the Chinnabee Silent Trail.
At 30 ft, it stands above roughly 24% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Cheaha Falls sits on Cheaha Creek. You'll find it in Cleburne, Alabama. It is protected within U.S. Forest Service / Talladega National Forest.
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 2.1 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Lineville, the closest town.
When to go: winter-spring. Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
