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Little River Canyon National Preserve

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.
 
Scenic Drive Entrance

Scenic Drive

Enjoy a relaxing drive along Alabama Highway 176. The road is paved with winding curves, hills and overlooks.

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Click here for a map of the scenic drive.
 
Primitive Campsite

Backcountry Area

This area is for horseback riders, hikers, 4-wheel drive vehicles and primitive camping. Camping is limited to three sites (one group per site). Hunting is allowed on designated dates, times and places with a valid hunting license.

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Fun in the water at Canyon Mouth Area

Canyon Mouth Picnic Area

This area is the perfect place for a day of picnicking along the water. Picnic tables, grills, a water fountain, a footwash station, and restrooms are available. There is a $3 user fee per vehicle for this area. Seasonal pass is also available for $10.

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Little River Canyon National Preserve  
4322 Little River Trail NE,      Suite 100
Fort Payne, AL 35967

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Phone

Superintendent's Office
(256) 845-9605

Fax

(256) 997-9129

Climate

The climate is mild and has four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual rainfall for the Little River Canyon area is approximately 54 inches. January is the wettest month (6.7 inches) with more than twice as much rain as October -- driest month. Snowfall averages about 3 inches per year.
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Rockclimbing

Did You Know?
Rockclimbing is one of the best kept secrets at Little River Canyon. Rockclimbers have been climbing here for years. However, most routes are expert level only with less than 1% under 5.11.
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Last Updated: October 24, 2011 at 11:40 MST

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