While it isn’t the biggest waterfall in the state, the Fagan Creek Falls (aka Land Trust Falls) are close to home for many and a moderately challenging outing for kids and fur babies alike! From the parking lot, you’ll take the Alms House Trail from the south of the parking lot down to Fagan Creek. When you reach the creek, … Read More
Holmes Chapel Falls
Holmes Chapel Falls offers a scenic drop into a bowl carved into the sandstone that is so familiar to regulars in Bankhead National Forest. The hike is relatively flat and enjoyable along the creek to the main fall, with moss and boulders around every turn. Holmes Chapel Falls is situated just south of Brushy Lake campground off of Mount Olive … Read More
Lost Sink Falls
Lost Sink Falls doesn’t feature a lot of water most days of the year, but this unique geological feature is still worth the trip! Just a short drive east of Huntsville, you can find the Keel Mountain Preserve, home of Lost Sink Falls. The falls themselves may just be a trickle depending on when you go, but the sink itself … Read More
Turkey Foot Falls
If you’re looking for an easy hike and attraction near the Sipsey River Picnic Grounds and recreational park located in Bankhead National Forest, then Turkey Foot Falls is your best destination. You can reach this beautiful falls with just a 15-minute hike from the parking area. You can park across the bridge near the small trail on the south side … Read More
Lodge Falls: Desoto State Park Fall Trip Guide
Lodge falls is one of the beauties you can find behind DeSoto’s lodge at DeSoto State Park, a recreational park situated in Lookout Mountain northeast of Fort Payne. The park has a total land area of 3,502 acres which mainly comprises of waterfalls, rivers, mountain terrain and forests. Lodge Falls found in DeSoto State Park is approximately 25 feet tall … Read More
Lost Falls in DeSoto State Park
Lost Falls is situated in DeSoto State Park, home of many great views and several waterfalls. Trails are each marked with a color so you won’t get lost on your way. Lost Falls is situated in DeSoto State Park, home of many great views and several waterfalls. Trails are each marked with a color so you won’t get lost on … Read More
Laurel Falls
Laurel Falls is just a short walk beyond Azalea Cascades in DeSoto State Park. Getting to the Laurel Falls is a great adventure to unwind. You need to take first a boardwalk all the way to the Azalea Cascades. Once you have reached there, you should be able to start your way leading to the Laurel Falls. To avoid getting … Read More
Devil’s Den Falls
The trail has many steep inclines and you’ll be greeted with many rocky paths on the way. There is a bridge that you have to cross before finally descending towards Devil Den’s Falls. If you’re planning to visit there, do the rock garden trail for an amazing view. You can then take a plunge at Cheaha Lake before continuing on … Read More
Parker Falls
Parker Falls is off of Kinlock Road on the west side of Bankhead National Forest, and its beauty is almost matched by its surroundings. At a Glance0.4 mi round trip Nice View Great for Kids Great for DogsLocation: Near Gurley in Bethel Spring Nature Preserve Alabama (maps & directions)Gear: Our favorite snacks and camera gear Gallery: Check out the pictures … Read More
Trip Guide to Sougahoagdee Falls in Bankhead National Forest
Tucked into Bankhead National Forest, you’ll earn your trip to Sougahoagdee Falls with a 4.5 mile hike, but you do get to see several smaller falls on the way in to break up the trek. Most trips into Soagahoagdee Falls follow Brushy Creek in north of the bridge on Hickory Grove road. Plan for creek crossings, deadfall, and some difficult … Read More
