A low waterfall of about 15 feet on Turkey Creek at the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve near Pinson, north of Birmingham, popular as a swimming hole. Short trails such as the Boy Scout Trail follow the creek from the falls.
Its 15 ft drop is taller than about 7% of the 775 waterfalls we track.
Turkey Creek Falls sits on Turkey Creek. It lies in Jefferson, Alabama. The site is on public land managed by Turkey Creek Nature Preserve / Forever Wild.
This is a roadside waterfall: visible from a road, parking area, or a walk of a few hundred feet. Little to no walking is required, so it suits a quick roadside pull-off rather than a dedicated hike. The nearest town is Pinson.
When to go: spring-summer. Water volume swings with the seasons here, strongest after snowmelt or rain and lowest in late summer, so check recent streamflow before you go.
