High Falls - Talladega National Forest

A remarkable number of waterfalls are scattered about the mountains and canyons of Alabama.

High Falls is located on the south end of the Talladega National Forest in Lineville. This three-tier cascade is accessible via a short but moderate 1-mile out-and-back walk on the south end of the Odum Scout Trail. Each tier of the falls is 10 to 15 feet tall, and the rush of water become more impressive after rain, roaring down the hillside.

The trailhead is located just off of Clairmont Springs Road in Lineville, and a single National Forest sign marks the turn-off. The first part of the hike traverses rocky, boulder-strewn terrain, but you then ascend metal stairs on the side of the falls to reach the top.