Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Distance: Depends on hike. Details for each hike below
Fee: Free
Leave no trace.

Bankhead National Forest is known as “The Land of 1000 Falls”. These waterfalls can be absolutely magical. Hiking these will make you feel like you’ve dropped into a fairytale.

Bankhead is Alabama’s largest national forest. It is full of beautiful bluffs, canyons, springs, lakes and of course, waterfalls.

Everything in this guide is located in Bankhead National Forest. Parking is tagged for each location below.

Mize Mill Falls

Mize Mills Falls
Parking: See Guide
Hike Distance: .5 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Guide: Should Read

Caney Creek Falls

Caney Creek Falls
Parking: Directions
Hike Distance: 2 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Guide: Not Necessary. Park where designated in the directions and follow the marked trail.

Shangri-la Falls

Shangri-la Falls
Parking: Directions
Hike Distance: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Guide: The guide is beneficial. Bankhead trails are social trails meaning they are not maintained and can change depending on the traffic. Our guide will get you to Shangri-la falls despite what trail is popular at the time.

Deer Skull Falls

Deer Skull Falls
Parking: Directions
Hike Distance: 4 Miles
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Guide: Should Read

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