Little River Falls as seen from the overlook on Canyon Rim Drive, Little River Canyon National Preserve
CANYON RIM DRIVE
STOP 1: LITTLE RIVER FALLS OVERLOOK
The first stop on the Canyon Rim Drive when traveling north to south is the Little River Falls Overlook. An observation platform gives visitors a view from a quarter mile downriver from the waterfall. There is a spotting scope at the platform.
View of Little River Falls from the Little River Falls Overlook on Canyon Rim Drive, Little River Canyon National Preserve
View from the Little River Falls Overlook on Canyon Rim Drive, Little River Canyon National Preserve
Observation platform at the Little River Falls Overlook on the Canyon Rim Drive, Little River Canyon National Preserve
In addition to a view of Little River Falls, there is a small picnic area with seven tables (no grills).
Picnic tables at the Little River Falls Overlook on the Canyon Rim Drive, Little River Canyon National Preserve
If you want to get closer to Little River Falls—and get a much better view—be sure to stop at the Little River Falls parking lot on Alabama Highway 35. The observation deck there offers the best view of the waterfall in Little River Canyon National Preserve.
View of Little River Falls from the observation deck on Highway 35, Little River Canyon National Preserve
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Last updated on June 4, 2025
