About this spot
Mardis Mill Falls (also called Graves Creek Falls) sits on Graves Creek near Blountsville, Alabama, off Mardis Mill Road. It's an informal access point with no official trailhead — just roadside parking near a bridge and a short walk down to the falls. The cascade is only about 10-15 feet tall but wide, spilling over sandstone into a pool that's a longtime local swimming and cliff-jumping spot; visitors report jumping from streamside rocks into deeper sections below the falls. The water is shallow in many spots, and multiple sources flag serious injuries and drownings tied to rope swings launched from the high side — check depth before jumping and skip the ropes. Weekend crowds leave litter and broken glass, so water shoes help. No formal regulation; access is via public road right-of-way.