Little River Canyon National Preserve
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities. Natural resources and cultural heritage come together to tell the story of the Preserve, a special place in the Southern Appalachians.
Little River Canyon National Preserve follows along the Little River and covers approximately 40 miles from the northeast corner to the southwest corner. The easiest way to access the park is by Alabama Highway 35 about 10 miles east out of Fort Payne, Alabama. Interstate 59 is the closest interstate.
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Road Biking
- Climbing
- Rock Climbing
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Food
- Picnicking
- Hiking
- Backcountry Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting and Gathering
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Junior Ranger Program
- Swimming
- Freshwater Swimming
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Shopping
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
- Colonization and Settlement
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Animals
- Birds
- Fish
- Canyons and Canyonlands
- Fire
- Forests and Woodlands
- Coniferous Forests
- Deciduous Forests
- Fossils and Paleontology
- Geology
- Mountains
- Natural Sounds
- Night Sky
- Astronomy
- River and Riparian
- Scenic Views
- Trails
- Unique Species
- Rare
- Endangered
- Watersheds
- Waterfalls
Little River Canyon in the Fall
Little River Canyon in the Fall
Little River Falls in the Spring
Little River Falls in the Spring
Little River Falls in the Fall
Little River Falls in the Fall
Scenic Drive (AL Hwy 176) in the Fall
Scenic Drive (AL Hwy 176) in the Fall
DeSoto Scout Trail Bridge
Take a hike along the DeSoto Scout Trail