Alabama is such a beautiful place to be, especially during the fall season. One of our best and most colorful places to visit this time of year is Little River Canyon National Preserve. To learn all about this preserve, including its most popular waterfall, take a look below.

Little River Canyon National Preserve is located on top of Lookout Mountain in Fort Payne, Alabama. It's one of the state's most beautiful outdoor attractions, especially during the fall season. If you visit this time of year, don't forget to bring a pair of binoculars to enjoy the views all that much more.
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Pictured is Little River Canyon, which is best known as the "Grand Canyon of the East."
Not only is the preserve stunning during this time of year, but so is the drive getting there. You'll be surrounded by the most colorful fall foliage in Alabama while making this scenic drive.
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People from all across the Southeast and beyond make this scenic drive each fall season.

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While visiting North Alabama's Little River Canyon National Preserve, you'll notice a river. This is the Little River, which is one of the longest mountaintop rivers in the United States.
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Little River Canyon came into existence because it was carved by the Little River for thousands of years. According to the Alabama Environmental Council, this lengthy river is one of Alabama's ten natural wonders.
Without a doubt, Little River Falls is Little River Canyon National Preserve's most popular feature. In fact, people travel from near and far to see this beautiful waterfall up close, especially during this time of year.
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Little River Falls, which is approximately 45 feet high, is also one of the South's most recognizable waterfalls.
This fall season, you can expect Little River Canyon National Preserve, especially near Little River Falls, to be surrounded by colorful foliage. This alone makes the visit to this scenic preserve well worth it.
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For more information about North Alabama's Little River Canyon National Preserve, you can view the National Park Service website.

Have you ever visited North Alabama’s Little River Canyon National Preserve and seen Little River Falls up close? If so, please share your experience with us in the comments below.

Are you aware that Fort Payne was once known as the “Official Sock Capital of the World?” Interestingly, one out of every eight pairs of socks produced worldwide were manufactured in Fort Payne, Alabama. 

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When it comes to the fall season, there's no better place to be than right here in Alabama. If you're having doubts, listed below are five reasons we believe everyone should visit Alabama in the fall. Which of these reasons do you agree with? What other reasons would you add?

1. Fall foliage throughout the state of Alabama boasts the most beautiful, vibrant colors.

2. Weather temperatures during the fall season couldn't be any more perfect.

3. The fall season is also the beginning of football season. Need we say more?

4. Many fun activities take place in Alabama during the fall season, including pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, and more.

5. During the fall season, we also get to celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving.

What's one of the best trails in Alabama for a fall hike?

It's no secret that Alabama is one of the best places in the United States to go hiking. There are many trails located throughout the state that are great for hiking no matter the time of year, especially during the fall season. One of these trails is the Kinlock Falls Trail, which you'll learn about below.

Kinlock Falls Trail:

  • Is located within the William B. Bankhead National Forest's Sipsey Wilderness area
  • Is home to Kinlock Falls, one of Alabama's most beautiful hidden waterfalls
  • Has an easy level of difficulty rating and a distance of only 0.2 miles, making it the perfect trail for people of all abilities, including children
  • Is one of Alabama's best waterfall hikes
  • Has a refreshing natural pool below the waterfall that attracts swimmers from near and far

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Little River Canyon National Preserve, 4322 Little River Trail #100, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA