Alum Hollow Falls is a tiered waterfall of about 30 feet at the end of an easy trail in the Land Trust of North Alabama Green Mountain preserve. Flow changes with the weather and the season, so confirm conditions and access with the managing agency before you go.
Details
- County: Madison
- Type of place: Waterfall
- Height: About 30 feet, tiered
- Getting there: Roughly 2.3 to 3 miles round trip (sources differ)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Best time: After rain; fall color is a bonus
- Access: Public preserve; free
- Managed by: Land Trust of North Alabama
Find it
Part of Green Mountain Nature Preserve in Madison County. Check with the managing organization for directions, hours and trail maps.
Source: Land Trust of North Alabama (https://landtrustnal.org/). Heights and distances vary between sources. Last checked Nov. 11, 2026.
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Questions about Alum Hollow Falls
AboutWhat is Alum Hollow Falls?
Alum Hollow Falls is a tiered waterfall of about 30 feet at the end of an easy trail in the Land Trust of North Alabama Green Mountain preserve.
Getting thereWhere is Alum Hollow Falls?
Alum Hollow Falls is in Madison County, Alabama.
Getting there: Roughly 2.3 to 3 miles round trip (sources differ).
Things to doWhat can you do at Alum Hollow Falls?
Alum Hollow Falls is listed for hiking, photography and waterfalls. Each activity links to more places across North Alabama.
Things to doWhat kind of trail is Alum Hollow Falls?
Listed details: difficulty Easy.
AboutHow tall is Alum Hollow Falls?
Alum Hollow Falls is listed at About 30 feet, tiered. Flow depends on recent rainfall, so it can look much smaller in dry weather.
Before you goIs Alum Hollow Falls open to the public, and who manages it?
Access is listed as “Public preserve; free”. Alum Hollow Falls is managed by Land Trust of North Alabama.
Rules, hours and closures are set by the manager and can change, so confirm before you go.
Before you goWhen is the best time to visit Alum Hollow Falls?
The listed best time is After rain; fall color is a bonus.
Weather, water levels and closures change from year to year, so check conditions before you go.
Before you goHow do you check conditions and closures at Alum Hollow Falls?
Contact Land Trust of North Alabama for current conditions, closures and rules.
This page lists public information. It does not replace posted signs or the manager's notices. Hours, fees, permits and closures change, so confirm with the managing agency before you go.
TrustHow accurate is this listing for Alum Hollow Falls?
Source: Land Trust of North Alabama (https://landtrustnal.org/). Heights and distances vary between sources. Last checked Nov. 11, 2026.
This page was last updated on November 11, 2026.