Posted in Alabama Nature, Waterfalls September 30, 2019 by

Little River Falls In Alabama Will Soon Be Surrounded By Beautiful Fall Colors

Alabama is such a beautiful place to be, especially during the fall season. One of the 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 popular waterfall, take a look below.

Little River Canyon National Preserve is located atop Lookout Mountain in Fort Payne. It's one of the state's most beautiful outdoor attractions, especially during the fall season.
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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 foliage while making this scenic drive.
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People from all across the Southeast and beyond make this scenic drive each fall season.
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 U.S.
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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 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 its webpage here.

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.

DeSoto Falls is another Alabama waterfall everyone should visit this fall season. For information, be sure to take a look at our previous article: Take This Easy Trail To An Amazing Triple Waterfall In Alabama.

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