Little River Falls

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1 Mile
Entry Fee: Free

Main Photo Credit: Ronnie Turner

WARNING: DO NOT JUMP FROM THE FALLS

The falls have a shelf at the bottom and is very shallow compared to the rest of the area.

Find nearby hikes:
Hippie Hole
Desoto Falls
Cherokee Rock Village

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Little River Falls is a great place to get out and Swim. It’s located near Fort Payne and is about a 1.5 hour drive from Huntsville. Hippie Hole is nearby so check it out as well!

Google Maps Little River Falls or look at our map above!

When driving to Little River Falls, you’ll pass right over the falls before you hit the parking lot. 

Hike to Bottom of the Falls

Follow the paved path (yellow) until the path starts to turn almost all the way around and then follow the dirt path (Green).

The dirt path will branch off to the right towards the river. Follow the dirt path towards the river until you reach the ridgeline.

Follow the ridge line until you can climb down. Choose a path down (Red) that you feel comfortable with. The farther you follow the ridge line, the easier the climb down is.

After you climb down the ridge line, follow the bottom ridge line (Blue) back towards the waterfall. There isn’t a great, set path, so you will have to find your way to the waterfall. You will be pinched between the river and the ridge line so you cannot get lost.

Retrace your steps back. Climbing up the ridge is much easier and safer than climbing down!

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