Spend Three Days In Three Canyons On This Weekend Road Trip In Alabama

If you enjoy exploring nature and you’ve been wanting to take a weekend getaway, we have the perfect road trip for you. Listed below we’ve included a mapped road trip route that’ll take you to three of Alabama’s most beautiful canyons. Because the drive time is less than four hours long and the driving distance is less than 200 miles, this road trip can easily be taken in a single weekend.

Now, let’s get started:

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Driving Directions

Dismals Canyon, 901 County Rd 8, Phil Campbell, AL 35581, USA

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The road trip begins at Dismals Canyon. Dismals Canyon, a sandstone gorge, is located off the beaten path is the small town of Phil Campbell. What makes this canyon one of the most unique you'll ever explore is the fact that it's one of the few places in the world where dismalites live. Dismalites are very rare insects that resemble glowworms.

Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve, 251 Loop Rd, Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA

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Following a short drive north, you'll arrive at Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve. Located in Tuscumbia, this nature preserve covers approximately 700 acres and is one of North Alabama's most beautiful areas. It's also a great hiking location and includes a variety of natural features such as waterfalls, streams, boulders, and more. You'll even experience a breathtaking view during your visit.

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

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The road trip ends at Little River Canyon National Preserve. Little River Canyon National Preserve is located in Fort Payne. Covering more than 15,000 acres, it's one of Alabama's most beautiful outdoor destinations. One of Little River Canyon National Preserve's main features is Little River Falls, which happens to be one of Alabama's most accessible waterfalls. Little River Canyon is best known as the "Grand Canyon of the East" and is definitely worth exploring.

Have you ever explored any of these three Alabama canyons? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below.

For more information about Little River Canyon National Preserve, be sure to take a look at the following article: A Trip To This Alabama Canyon Is Sure To Bring Out Your Adventurous Side.