Alabama is such a beautiful place during the fall season, and there’s no better way to experience it than by taking a road trip. Listed below, we’ve mapped a road trip that’ll take you to five of Alabama’s finest natural wonders that are perfect for visiting this year. Because the road trip only has an estimated time of 5 hours and 26 mins, and has a driving length of 253 miles, it can easily be accomplished in a single weekend. To experience Alabama’s beautiful fall colors as you’ve never experienced before, this is one road trip you don’t want to miss.
Let’s get started:
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- Little River Canyon
flickr/Alby Headrick Your first stop is Little River Canyon, which is located at Little River Canyon National Preserve in Fort Payne, Alabama. Nicknamed the “Grand Canyon of the East,” this canyon is one of Alabama’s most beautiful nature spots, especially during the fall season.
- Coosa River
wikipedia/Mike Cline Your next stop is the Coosa River, which is one of Alabama’s most developed rivers. measuring 280 miles long, this scenic river enters Alabama through Weiss Lake and its surrounded by such colorful foliage this time of year.
- Cheaha Mountain
flickr/Melissa Johnson You’ll then drive south to Cheaha Mountain. Cheaha Mountain is where you’ll experience Alabama’s most spectacular views. After all, it’s the state’s highest natural point. Even though it’s perfect for exploring year-round, nothing compares to its natural scenic beauty this time of year.
- Noccalula Falls
flickr/Lisa Nail Your next stop will be Noccalula Falls, which is the main feature of Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden, Alabama. Noccalula Falls, which plunges 90 feet into the Black Creek ravine, is one of Alabama’s most beautiful waterfalls. It’s also the perfect outdoor attraction for the entire family.
- Natural Bridge
alltrails/Valerie Barton Our final stop will be Natural Bridge, which is the main feature of Natural Bridge Park in Natural Bridge, Alabama. Measuring 60 feet high and 148 feet long, Natural Bridge is the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies. It’s also believed to be more than 200 million years old. This time of year is perfect for visiting this historic national wonder.
Have you been to any of these natural wonders? If so, was it during the fall season? Let us know in the comments below!
google maps
Click here for complete driving directions.
flickr/Alby Headrick
Your first stop is Little River Canyon, which is located at Little River Canyon National Preserve in Fort Payne, Alabama. Nicknamed the “Grand Canyon of the East,” this canyon is one of Alabama’s most beautiful nature spots, especially during the fall season.
wikipedia/Mike Cline
Your next stop is the Coosa River, which is one of Alabama’s most developed rivers. measuring 280 miles long, this scenic river enters Alabama through Weiss Lake and its surrounded by such colorful foliage this time of year.
flickr/Melissa Johnson
You’ll then drive south to Cheaha Mountain. Cheaha Mountain is where you’ll experience Alabama’s most spectacular views. After all, it’s the state’s highest natural point. Even though it’s perfect for exploring year-round, nothing compares to its natural scenic beauty this time of year.
flickr/Lisa Nail
Your next stop will be Noccalula Falls, which is the main feature of Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden, Alabama. Noccalula Falls, which plunges 90 feet into the Black Creek ravine, is one of Alabama’s most beautiful waterfalls. It’s also the perfect outdoor attraction for the entire family.
alltrails/Valerie Barton
Our final stop will be Natural Bridge, which is the main feature of Natural Bridge Park in Natural Bridge, Alabama. Measuring 60 feet high and 148 feet long, Natural Bridge is the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies. It’s also believed to be more than 200 million years old. This time of year is perfect for visiting this historic national wonder.
To experience more beautiful fall colors, you’ll want to take the Alabama Fall Foliage Road Trip.
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Address: Little River Canyon, Alabama, USAAddress: Cheaha Mountain, Alabama 36258, USAAddress: Noccalula Falls, Gadsden, AL 35904, USAAddress: Coosa River, Alabama 35960, USAAddress: Natural Bridge, AL, USA
