North Region - Hiking Alabama: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures - page 423

Arrive at Small Point. Pass three portable toilets and a camp-
site. A sign here points the direction of the Waterfall Trail. A
series of stairs leads down the hill a short distance.

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Come to a waterfall and rock shelter. Be very careful along the
rim of the gorge! Follow the advice of the sign here that reads
“Best View of Falls is on Rock Ledge Across Footbridge.” Cross
the narrow footbridge to the south and come to a Y. A sign here
points to the left fork and the way to The Point and the Canyon
Rim Trail. Take the left fork uphill (west). ( Option: After cross-
ing there is a short side trail that leads to the base of the falls).

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Pass a bench on the right (good view of falls in late fall-winter).
In 300 feet come to a T intersection at a wide dirt road. Take
the right fork (a sign here reads “Canyon Rim Trail” and points
the direction).

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Come to a portable toilet and campsite. Turn to the right (north-
west).

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Arrive at The Point with its panoramic view. There are benches
here and in late spring walls of mountain laurel. To the left
(west) is a Y. The right fork is the Steep Trail. Take the left fork
to the south on the Canyon Rim Trail. The trail turns into a nar-
row dirt and rock path, with nice views of valley below to your
right.

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Pass an overlook from an outcropping hanging out over the
canyon. Be careful if you walk out! In less than 0.1 mile, pass
another overlook.

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Come to a T intersection. Turn right (southeast) onto the wide
path, which is a dirt road covered with large gravel to protect it
from washout. In 150 feet come to a Y. The left fork takes you
back to the house. Take the right fork (southwest).

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