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Little River Canyon
National Preserve |
The Preserve is located about 20 miles south-east of Fort Payne in northeast Alabama |
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| How do you like your outdoor adventure? Whether you're into the nerve-testing challenge of kayaking some of the South's top rated white water, lazy picnics beside a spectacular waterfall, mountain biking some of the rugged pathways, or sport hunting, Little River Canyon National Preserve has an adventure just waiting for you. Check below for great Little River Canyon National Preserve information.
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Uniqueness - Little River Canyon National Preserve is one of the deepest, most extensive canyon and gorge systems east of the Mississippi. Little River flows for almost its entire length atop Lookout Mountain in n... (click here for more)
Facts - The park is open year round. There are few visitor facilities within the Little River Canyon National Preserve though a visitor center is planned in the future. The Canyon Mouth Park Unit is a day use... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - The park is open year round. There are few visitor facilities within the Little River Canyon National Preserve though a visitor center is planned in the future. The Canyon Mouth Park Unit is a day use... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - Little River's long history of human habitation and use and sequences of recorded events that occurred here make it significant as an archeological and historical link to this Nation's history. It sho... (click here for more)
Natural Features - The canyon is one of the longest and deepest in the eastern United States, dropping at times more than 500-600 feet from the bluffs down to the river. Dominated by cliff and gorge walls cut into the s... (click here for more)
Flora - The Preserve is a biologically diverse area with a number of rare plants such as the green pitcher plant and Kral's water plantain. An impressive one thousand sixty-nine vascular plant species are fo... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - Photography and sight-seeing from overlooks located along the Canyon Rim Parkway are popular activities. Picnicking, hiking, wading, class III+ to a VI white water paddling (recommended only for exper... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - The climate is described as mild, having four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Average annual rainfall for the Little River region is approximately 54 inches. Jan... (click here for more)
Rules, Regulations and Safety - Please plan ahead so that you can have a safe and enjoyable visit at Little River Canyon National Preserve. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a picnic lunch or snacks, and carry drinking water. Use bug re... (click here for more)
Wildlife - Little River Canyon National Preserve is home to a variety of animals. Turkeys, squirrels, whitetail deer, raccoons and opossums are common. Birds are plentiful for bird watching opportunities. Even b... (click here for more)
Fees - There is a $3.00/vehicle fee for the Canyon Mouth Day Use Area. A season pass is available for $10.00. There is no charge to camp or see the Falls in the Preserve.... (click here for more)
Camping - DeSoto State Park offers 78 sites located in a beautiful setting and is open year round. Campsites are well spaced with natural flora for privacy. The campground has 58 water and electric sites, and 2... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Weiss Lake, Guntersville Lake, Bucks Pocket State Park, Talladega National Forest, and Canyon Mouth Park are all nearby.... (click here for more)
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