The 2.3-Mile Laurel Falls & Lost Falls Trail Loop Might Just Be The Most Enchanting Hike In Alabama
By Beth Price-Williams|Published September 08, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Chasing waterfalls always promises adventure and plenty of photo-worthy moments. We could probably spend a lifetime exploring Alabama and still not see even a fraction of the thousands of waterfalls that dot the state. Start ticking off your must-visit waterfalls list with a stroll along the most enchanting hike in Fort Payne, Alabama, which leads to two breathtaking cascades.
If you're hiking the Laurel Falls & Lost Falls Trail specifically to view the waterfalls, make sure you set off after a recent rainfall.
However, be prepared for somewhat of a challenge along the trail that snags a moderate rating from hikers due, in large part, to rock scrambling and some elevation changes.
Wear hiking shoes that you don't mind getting dirty as the path can get quite muddy, especially after a recent rainfall. Take care, too, as the trail can get slippery.
Despite its few challenges, the waterfall trail can get crowded, so prepare to run into other adventurers as you cross over footbridges and...
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