Little River Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Roadside

Little River Falls

Near Fort Payne, Alabama

Height45 ft
AccessRoadside
TrailRoadside / very short
Best seasonSpring

Little River Falls is a 45-ft waterfall near Fort Payne, Alabama, with roadside access (roadside). the gateway fall of Little River Canyon. Best season: Spring.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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