Falling Rock Falls
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2 miles roundtrip
Entry Fee: Free
Falling Rock Falls is a tall 90 ft waterfall located in Montevallo, AL just outside of Birmingham. Signs say to wear orange to ensure you are seen by hunters!
This waterfall has unfortunately been victum of graffiti and trash so please make sure you Leave No Trace.
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Falling Rock Falls is located 2 hours south from Huntsville just south of Birmingham.
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Trailhead/Parking Lot
There isn’t really a “parking lot” here, but there is plenty of space for a few cars. Do not block the gate.
Trail
The trail starts off as a gravel road and ends with a dirt path off into the woods. You will be following the only named road “Landview Rd” for the majority of the hike. When I went, there were signs for Falling Rock Falls, but do not count on those signs being there. While falling the road, you take your first left and then your first right.
Trail off the Gravel Road
After you hike down the gravel road, about 100 yds after you take a right there is a dip into the woods on your left. This will lead downhill away from the gravel road and you will come across a stream. Follow the stream on either side. You will come across the top of the waterfall. Looking downstream, you can get to the bottom of the falls on the right. Find a way down that is comfortable to you.
Drop into the Canyon
Getting to the bottom of the waterfall is the only moderate portion of the hike. The waterfall is an impressive 90 ft drop and you can walk behind it. When you are done, head back out the way you came in.
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