The Walls of Jericho hike is consistently rated as one of the best in the state, with the added bonus of a beautiful waterfall on Turkey Creek in the shoulder seasons. At a Glance8.2 mi round trip Nice View Kids OK Dogs OKLocation: Near Hytop in James D. Martin – Skyline Wildlife Management Area Alabama (maps & directions) Gear: Our … Read More
Rocky Creek Dam
The Rocky Creek Dam is a man-made cascade at the end of the Heflin Spur in Cleburne County. At a Glance3.5 mi round trip Nice View Not for Kids Dogs OKLocation: Near Heflin in Talladega National Forest Alabama (maps & directions)Gear: Our favorite snacks and camera gear Gallery: Check out the pictures here Rocky Creek Dam – Trip DetailsAbandoned after … 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. At a Glance1 mi round trip Nice View Kids OK Dogs OKLocation: Near Houston in … 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. At a Glance0.4 mi round trip Nice View Kids OK Dogs OKLocation: … 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 Glance1.7 mi round trip Nice View Kids OK Dogs OKLocation: Near Orange in Bankhead National Forest Alabama (maps & directions)Gear: Our favorite snacks and camera gear Gallery: Check out the pictures here Parker Falls … 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. At a Glance4.5 mi round trip Nice View Kids OK Dogs OKLocation: Near Double Springs in Bankhead National Forest Alabama (maps & directions) Gear: Our … Read More
