Bankhead National Forest is a land of mystery and enchantment. Every canyon is filled with magic and will keep you captive.
We took this overnight trip in mid-October and caught some amazing fall foliage! Here’s our favorite website for fall foliage predictions so you can plan a fall trip anywhere in the continental US!
Long weekend in Brevard? Follow our footsteps! Above is a Map of places we visited!
Sipsey Creek Farm
We stayed at an awesome “glamp-site” that came with pretty much everything we needed including a small kitchen, bathrooms, shower, BEDS, etc. We highly recommend staying here.
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Mize Mills and Turkeyfoot Falls
Mize Mills Falls is one of the many amazing waterfalls in Bankhead. We have a guide here we highly suggest checking out!
Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge is the longest rock arch east of the Rockies and its right here in Alabama! We have a guide here, but it is absolutely not necessary for your visit.Â
Caney Creek Falls (Bonus)
We didn’t venture here on our trip, but if you get a chance, this is well worth checking out! You should read the guide here.
Kinlock Falls (Bonus)
We didn’t venture here on this trip, but we highly suggest checking it out. You don’t need a guide here, but the guide might help you with parking.
Our Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Bankhead National Forest (Stopped for lunch at Cardinal Drive-in and for fast food it was pretty good! Hike to Turkeyfoot Falls and Mize Mill Falls. Go check-in to campsite, see the animals, and play on the playset. Visit Natural Bridge. Come back for dinner/s’mores/camping activities. Star Gaze.
Day 2: Breakfast and pack up. Hike on the property to see the caves and waterfall (which we didn’t have time to make it to!).
We were pressed for time, but if you have more time, I suggest looking at visiting Kinlock Falls and Caney Creek Falls. Both are fairly family-friendly and absolutely beautiful!
Cost
Gas from Huntsville to Bankhead National Forest and back: 160 Miles / 20 miles per gallon * $3.50 per gallon = $28
1 night at Sipsey Creek Farm AirBnB: Abount $100/night * 1 night = $100
Driving around Brevard and seeing the waterfalls: 50 Miles / 20 miles per gallon * $3 per gallon = $7.50
Bankhead Hiking is Free
Total: $135.50 for 2Days/2 adults and 2 Children
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