How long is Little River Canyon?

2 miles, out & back, with about 500 feet of elevation gain — roughly 55 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Little River Canyon?

It's rated Moderate. the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi

Where is Little River Canyon?

Little River Canyon is in Alabama. the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi

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Moderate

Little River Canyon

Alabama

Distance2 mi

Est. time~55 min

Elevation gain↗ 500 ft

RouteOut & back

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Little River Canyon is a moderate 2-mile out & back hike in Alabama with about 500 ft of elevation gain. the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi.

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