Alabama is aptly named “land of a thousand waterfalls” ‑ in its wilderness, as well as its state parks, you would be greeted with baffling underground behemoths, or have your tangled senses numbed by the spectacular scenic beauty of waterfalls falling hundreds of feet. So, if your heart yearns to lose itself amidst the thunderous choir of these natural delights, skim through this article to be best aquatinted with them.
One of the highest falls in Alabama, DeSoto Falls is a hundred foot spout that lies within DeSoto State Park in the town of Mentone. The attractions provided are numerous – you may meander along its 25 miles of hiking trails, relax in any of its varying campsites or relish views of the other falls like Lodge Falls and Lost Falls.
This 90-foot waterfall is the chief attraction of Noccalula Falls Park, located near Gadsden in North Alabama. A bronze statue of a young Cherokee woman, found at the park’s entrance, is in the dedication of a Native American maiden, who, resenting her father’s wishes to marry a man of his choice, plunged into the falls and died.
These, on Mink Creek in Arab, comprise of three separate waterfalls that crash into a profound gorge. You need to be physically active to cherish memorable views of all three for the trip involves rocky terrains.
Formed from the Chewacla Dam, this one, situated at Chewada State Park, in Auburn in Eastern Alabama, goes up to a height of 30 ft. Avail any of the eight trails for hiking or biking or engage in recreations like swimming, boating, fishing in the 26-Acre Lake, also bearing the name, Chewacla.
If you drive for 1 hour, 20 minutes from Birmingham, you will reach the highest mountain in Alabama, Mt. Cheaha, where the breathtaking Cheaha Falls is located. Possessing a height of 30 feet, it can be accessed by hiking along Chinnabee Silent Trail. If time permits, make the most of your sojourn by visiting the Devil’s Den and High Falls.
This one in Central Alabama, surrounded by wondrous foliage and pleasant landscape, hails as the most sought after place of Cullman. Only, look out for the waste deposits that might make your trip unavoidably unpleasant.
If you nourish a strong desire of jumping over high cliffs or swimming in crystal clear water, head to North Eastern Alabama, where this fall is situated near Guntersville.
For a luxuriating boating experience, visit this picturesque falls in Leesburg that flow over natural rocks into the Weiss Lake. You may also opt for kayaking if you have an adventurous spirit.
Getting to this fall at the west side of Sipsey Wilderness would require you to take a small road trip, but the exhilarating experience of dipping your feet into the pool at the base would undoubtedly make you forget all troubles undertaken. Plan an early trip to this falls, situated at the south of Moulton.
One interesting feature of this falls near Montevallo that can make your trip akin to an adventure is the presence of a secluded cavern behind it. Explore it and soak in the beauty of falling water, but be careful of slippery rocks.
At Little River Canyon National Preserve, is a beautiful swimming area formed by the cascading water of Martha’s Falls. Also known as Little Falls, this one in Fort Payne, is a great place to spend an entire day.
To behold this beautiful behemoth falls near Troy, you need to have adequate caving skills for it is located deep within Tumbling Rock Cave. Stretching for 396 ft, it flows best post torrential rains.
On the Tennessee River, connecting Muscle Shoals and Florence in Alabama, is Wilson Dam and on a high rock adjacent to it, is this year-round waterfall. Visit fast to create some unforgettable moments.
Bearing a width of 35 feet and dropping 16 feet, these falls, also called Grave’s Creek Falls near Oneonta, are perfect for an ideal all day trip, far from the maddening crowd. Pack a sumptuous lunch and get set go!
Besides these there are other waterfalls too in Alabama that you may like to visit, like the Salt Creek Falls in Oxford, Catoma Creek Falls at the west of Montgomery, Wetumpka Falls in Elmore County, Seven Falls in Morgan County and Caney Creek Falls in Winston County.
Natural beauty is something we invariably crave for. But a survival crammed between narrow brick walls hardly allows for such luxury. Hence, the sole alternative left is to head to such enchanting locales as the ones mentioned above, to get in tune with pristine nature amidst exclusive serenity.
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picture of kinlock falls is actually caney creek falls, not kinlock. map is correct for kinlock. it is easy accessed. caney is about a mile hike in.
Kings Shower is definitely not near Troy, AL. It’s in NorthEast Alabama, near Guntersville. Troy is in Southern Alabama.