Little River Canyon National Preserve

National Preserve · AL · nps.gov page

Fall Season in the Canyon — Little River Canyon in the FallPhoto: NPS Photo

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.

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Little River Falls in the Spring, located on AL Hwy 35 — Little River Falls in the SpringPhoto: NPS Photo

Little River Falls in the Fall, located on AL Hwy 35 — Little River Falls in the FallPhoto: NPS Photo

Scenic Driver (AL Hwy 176) in the Fall — Scenic Drive (AL Hwy 176) in the FallPhoto: NPS Photo

canyon with green trees and blue sky with clouds — canyon view in summerPhoto: NPS

rock shaped like a mushroom — Mushroom Rock on Hwy 176Photo: NPS

waterfall across the canyon — Grace's High Falls- A seasonal waterfallPhoto: NPS

a river with rock and green trees and blue sky — Little River at Canyon Mouth ParkPhoto: NPS

waterfalls in winter — Little River Falls in WinterPhoto: NPS

Little River above waterfall — Bridge Trail overing Little River FallsPhoto: NPS

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.