Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 0.5 miles roundtrip
Entry Fee: Free

Griffin Falls is a waterfall south of Fort Payne. It is a beautiful tall waterfall that falls off a sheer cliff. 

Fall hiking is a breeze with the right gear.

Griffin Falls is located an hour and 15-minute drive southeast from Huntsville.

Google Griffin Falls, look at the map above for directions!

Trailhead/Parking Lot

The parking lot is not well marked but it is the first parking lot you come to if you are coming from Hwy 68. It is big enough for a few cars. 

Trail

The trail is not marked but is easy to follow. The trail is a rough uphill battle but is very short. There are several beautiful boulders covered in moss and a creekbed that follows alongside the trail.

Griffin Falls

Pictures do not show how tall this waterfall is. The waterfall falls in a v-shape in the cliffside and flows down a sheer cliff down onto the rocks below. There is a path that leads to the top of the waterfall.

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