World Class Waterfalls
14 magical locations created by nature!
Explore the North Alabama Waterfall Trail
Spring Creek Golf Course & Park Tuscumbia Parks & Rec
- Location: Spring Creek Park Tuscumbia, AL 35674-3952
- Phone: (800) 344-0783 (for info) (256) 386-5670
- http://www.colbertcountytourism.org
1. Coldwater Falls at Spring Park
The man-made Coldwater Falls was constructed with over 2,000 tons of sandstone and today sees more than 4.3 million gallons of water flow each day.
DeSoto State Park
- Location: 1299 Blalock Drive. NE Fort Payne, AL 35967
- Phone: (256) 845-0051
- http://www.alapark.com/desotoresort.com
2. DeSoto State Park
Offers a lodge, cabins, motel, full service restaurant, campground, primitive camping, nature center, hiking and biking trails, Olympic-size pool, canoeing, boating, and fishing areas. Located atop Lookout Mountain near Little River Canyon National Preserve and near DeSoto Falls day use area.
3. Grace’s High Falls
At over 700 feet high, the seasonal Grace’s High Falls offers unparalleled views of similar creeks and waterfalls throughout your exploration.
4. High Falls
The park at High Falls features a natural bridge at the bottom of falls, along with a walking bridge that crosses over the waterfall.
5. Kinlock Falls
Located along Hubbard Creek in the Bankhead National Forest, Kinlock Falls offers a magnificent view and an area that people come to swim.
6. Lacefield Falls
Wild streams, box canyons, waterfalls, rock shelters and sandstone bluffs encompass the 700 acres where you’ll find Lacefield Falls .
Little River Canyon Natl Preserve
- Location: 4322 Little River Trail, Suite 100 Fort Payne, AL 35967
- Phone: (256) 845-9605
- http://www.nps.gov.LIRI
7. Little River Falls
Located at the north end of America’s deepest and most extensive canyon systems east of the Mississippi, Little River Falls is surrounded by 14,000 acres of beauty.
8. Mardis Mill Falls
Mardi Mills — aka Graves Creek Falls — is located on Grave’s Creek (hence that nickname) which feeds into The Black Warrior River.
9. Mystic Falls
Just off Canyon Road, Mystic Falls was developed for public enjoyment in the 1950s by Jasper and Mary Avery.
Noccalula Falls Park
- Location: 1500 Noccalula Rd Gadsden, AL 35904
- Phone: 256 549-4663 256 549-4680 Kerry & Jennif
- http://www.noccalulafallspark.com
10. Noccalula Falls Park
Nestled among the trees in the park is a pioneer village, a group of rustic, hand-hewn log buildings representing a display of pioneer living conditions, included in the village are a country store, grist mill, covered bridge, pioneer home, smoke house, blacksmith shop and more. Other park attractions include a War Memorial and Museum, botanical gardens, hiking trails, sightseeing train, playground, carpet golf, picnic pavilions, Wedding Chapel and honeymoon cabins, and meeting facilities.
11. Pisgah Gorge Falls
At a total of 600 feet spread out over 1.5 miles, Pisgah Gorge Falls includes two large waterfalls that are each close to 100 feet tall.
Dismals Canyon
- Location: 901 Hwy. 8 Phil Campbell, AL 35581
- Phone: 205 993-4559 main
- http://www.dismalscanyon.com
12. Rainbow Falls at Dismals Canyon
In the areas surrounding Rainbow Falls, you’ll find pristine wilderness, romantic cabins, secluded campsites, hiking, swimming, canoeing, wildflowers, a country store and more.
13. Turkey Foot Falls
Rich in Native American and pioneer history, Turkey Foot Falls is just a 30-minute walk from the Sipsey River Picnic Grounds and Rec Area.
14. Wilson Dam
Boasts one of the highest, single-lift locks in the world. Construction on the dam began during World War I, TVA was created in 1933. The lock is accessible to visitors Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout the year.
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