§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
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.
Weather Notes
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.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Admits all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van/motorcycle) into Canyon Mouth Park for one day. The pass is non-transferable. Insert cash only (no bills larger than a $20) into the fee machine to gain entrance. Place the receipt on the dashboard of your vehicle, making sure the face of the receipt is visible.
Entrance - Motorcycle
Valid for 1 day. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. The pass is non-transferable. Insert cash only (no bills larger than a $20) into the fee machine to gain entrance. Place the receipt on the dashboard of your vehicle, making sure the face of the receipt is visible.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Fri
88°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph W
Sat
86°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph WNW
Sun
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph W
Mon
77°F
Chance Rain Showers
5 mph NW
Tue
77°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph NNW
Wed
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph SSW
Thu
82°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
10 to 15 mph SW