Little River Canyon in the Fall
Photo: NPS Photo
About
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities. Natural resources and cultural heritage come together to tell the story of the Preserve, a special place in the Southern Appalachians.
Location
4322 Little River Trail NE Ste 100
Fort Payne, AL 35967
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle$15.00
Entrance - Motorcycle$15.00
Hours
wednesdaySunrise to Sunset
mondaySunrise to Sunset
thursdaySunrise to Sunset
sundaySunrise to Sunset
tuesdaySunrise to Sunset
fridaySunrise to Sunset
saturdaySunrise to Sunset
Activities
Auto and ATVScenic DrivingBikingMountain BikingRoad BikingClimbingRock ClimbingFishingFreshwater FishingFly FishingFoodPicnickingHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback Riding
Directions
Little River Canyon National Preserve follows along the Little River and covers approximately 40 miles from the northeast corner to the southwest corner. The easiest way to access the park is by Alabama Highway 35 about 10 miles east out of Fort Payne, Alabama. Interstate 59 is the closest interstate.
Get directions →Weather
The weather in Fort Payne, Alabama is mild. The average temperature in the winter is in the 50's. The average summer temperature is in the high 80's with high humidity. We receive about 55 inches of rain each year. Snowfall varies, but only lasts a few days per event.