North Alabama is home to some stunning views. Here is a list of 7 places that offer views as far as your eye can see!

Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve

Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve is located near Tuscumbia in Northwest Alabama. The 700-acre land is privately owned by Jim and Faye Lacefield who has graciously allowed hikers to visit their property without a fee for years. The property offers 15 miles of trails, multiple waterfalls, and a stunning view of the canyon at “The Point”. The locals favorite Waterfall, Lacefield Falls, has a unique hike behind the waterfall to get to the bottom of the falls.  Recently the Lacefields have decided to sell their property and have partnered with The Land Trust of North Alabama to preserve the property for generations to come. If you would like to donate, you can find the donation page on the Land Trust’s website.

Monte Sano State Park

Monte Sano State Park is located on top of Monte Sano Mountain just minutes from downtown Huntsville. Monte Sano offers 2 stunning views that are easy to get to. Both views are along the North Plateau loop. One is a short 100 yard walk from the parking lot and the other offers a view right at the parking lot. Monte Sano offers much more than views with numerous waterfalls, mountain biking trails, hiking trails, camp sites, cabins, an event lodge, an amphitheater, a planetarium, playgrounds, a Japanese botanical garden, and much more. Monte Sano is paid to enter. Entry fee depends on age of each person, but at most is $5/person.

Buck’s Pocket State Park

Buck’s Pocket is located north of Guntersville and has a breathtaking view of the canyon it is located in. You can get to this view by either parking at the top of the mountain and walking along an easy path for about 100 yards, or if you want a workout, you can take a stunning uphill hike from the bottom. Buck’s Pocket revamped itself in 2020 and now is known as a good spot for off road vehicles, for those of you that love to get your 4-wheeler out. The state park also has miles of hiking trails and a few waterfalls. Parts of Buck’s Pocket State Park are paid to enter, but the overlook is free.

Pisgah Gorge

Pisgah Gorge is in Pisgah Alabama behind Pisgah Civitan Park. Pisgah Gorge offers an amazing view on a rock face with multiple waterfalls that you can view from the top. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can make your way to the base of the waterfalls. The Gorge also has an incredible rock arch that is not easily accessible, but if you make it, you’ll be spoiled with an amazing sight. The area is surrounded by private property, is not marked, and not easily navigable. When planning a visit, it is suggested to use this online guide to help find your way.

Cherokee Rock Village

Cherokee Rock Village is in Leesburg, AL and is home to one of the best rock-climbing destinations in the state of Alabama. Cherokee Rock Village has some of the best views in the state offering a rocky foreground with Weiss Lake as a backdrop. It is a great place to explore and offers a playground, campsites, and of course, plenty of climbing. We suggest using this online guide to help you find the best views from this park.

Weathington Park

Weathington Park is in Section Alabama right across the Tennessee River from Scottsboro. This is a very quick stop that is easily accessible for all and offers a bathroom. This is a perfect place to stop on the way to somewhere like Little River Canyon, Pisgah Gorge, Cherokee Rock Village, or Buck’s Pocket.

Little River Canyon

Little River Canyon is a vast canyon located near Fort Payne, AL. Known as the Grand Canyon of the South, in the deepest parts of the canyon, it drops over 600 ft from the top to the bottom. The drive around the rim of the canyon offers multiple breath-taking views and several waterfalls. Little River Canyon has one of the most accessible waterfalls in the State, Little River Falls as well as the tallest above ground waterfall, Grace’s High Falls.

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