Kinlock Falls in Alabama’s Bankhead National Forest is a very accessible cascade that’s great for a couple of hours of fun just off of a park road. The large, deep pool at the base makes this a popular summer swimming hole. Kinlock Falls is so close to the road, it’s not so much of a day trip as a nice … Read More
Falling Rock Falls
Falling Rock Falls is about half an hour south of Birmingham on Cahaba WMA in Shelby County and an impressive site after a rain. Plus, it’s an easy hike in for dogs and older kids (you may want to take a stroller for young kids). Just keep young kids and pets away from the top of the falls Falling Rock … Read More
Martha’s Falls Alabama
Visit Martha’s Falls in Alabama inside Little River Canyon National Preserve for a nice short hike along the Little River downstream from Little River Falls. From the parking lot off of Alabama Highway 35 east of Little River Falls, take the trail to the southeast at the end of the parking area to Martha’s Falls. It’s 0.3 miles from this … Read More
Mardis Mill Falls
Mardis Mill Falls (also known as Graves Creek Falls) in Alabama near Oneonta off of Highway 231 is a scenic cascade fall just over 10 feet tall but very wide. Mardis Mill Falls is conveniently situated within 45 minutes of Birmingham and is great for a day trip. Unfortunately, some reports are that it’s become a party spot on the … Read More
Davis Falls Alabama
South of Birmingham and west of Montevallo, Davis Falls is located just north of the community of Aldrich. It lies about 1/4 mile off of Pebble Road and currently seems to be closed to public access. Falling Rock falls is just a few miles to the north. Continue heading north on Highway 10 and then turn right to head east … Read More
Griffin Falls
Griffin Falls outside of Dawson, Alabama is known as a climbing destination, but the 40 foot waterfall cascading down the rock is a destination in its own right. Griffin Falls actually lies on private land, but the owner is open to climbers and hikers using his property. But please be respectul of his property and definitely pack out your trash … Read More
Salt Creek Falls
Visit Salt Creek Falls in Alabama inside Talladega Ranger District a beautiful cascading waterfall and a great swimming hole below it. As one of the better cascade waterfalls in Alabama, Salt Creek Falls offers a nice waterfall with a cool swimming hole below the falls for those warm summer days. Although it may look like a fun slide down, don’t … Read More
Cheaha Falls
Visit Cheaha Falls in Alabama inside Alabama’s Cheaha State Park for a nice little waterfall and hike within Talladega National Forest. Cheaha Falls is upstream of Devil’s Den Falls on Cheaha Creek along the Chinnabee Silent Trail. It’s about 3 miles from the trailhead. To get there, start out by heading toward Lake Chinnabee but park in the small lot … Read More
DeSoto Falls Alabama: 100+ Foot Drop and Stunning Canyon
Visit DeSoto Falls in Alabama inside DeSoto State Park for gorgeous, unencumbered (yikes!) views of this impressive 107 foot waterfall. DeSoto Falls is an impressive sight after a rain at over 100 feet tall. And, you can drive right up so it’s easily accessible for all. Just be careful to keep an eye on your kids and dogs around the … Read More