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| Little River Falls in Alabama |
Easily accessible to the public, Little River Falls is part of Little River Canyon National Preserve, a relatively new national park area near Fort Payne, Alabama. The falls are located where State Highway 35 crosses Little River Canyon.
The magnificent falls flow year round and are 45-feet high. While they are not among the tallest waterfalls in the South, they make up for it in sheer power and scenic beauty.
Formed where the Little River drops over an escarpment as it flows through Little River Canyon atop Lookout Mountain, Little River Falls are free to visit and are open daily during daylight hours. The parking area includes space for cars, RVs and buses and provides access to a short paved trail that leads down to an overlook just above the falls. From there the more adventurous can venture out onto the rocks and the top of the falls.
A nice but more distant view of Little River Falls is also available from the overlook on Canyon Rim Drive, also part of Little River Canyon National Preserve.
Camping is not allowed at the falls, but campsites are available at nearby Desoto State Park.
To learn more about Little River Falls, please visit www.exploresouthernhistory.com/littleriver2.html
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