Indian Falls — Attraction in Fort Payne

Wonderful example of lower appalachian foothills water falls. Tumblesome, mossy sandstone elevation and a proud boy scout-built footbridge across the top of the Falls make this a genuine nature experience. Rainy season is best for viewing but is always a reading point on a soothing walk in the trails of DeSoto State park. Easily accessed from the main road or the lodge via well marked hiking paths. If you go to DSP, take the short walk to the falls and enjoy the sites and sounds of the falling water and gurgling stream and you'll be glad you took the...

The trail to the top of Indian Falls is maybe 400 feet from the parking area with no rough terrain. You can follow the trail across the bridge and to the bottom of the falls. Here it is a little steep and rocky ground but it is only another 400 feet from the bridge to the bottom. The trail continues along the river for those looking for a little more to their hike. Behind the waterfall and next to its pool are 2 fairly large caves. Looked like a mountain lion's den to me but I guess they don't...

We were so excited to see Indian falls. Real bummer when we saw that it's next to a sewage system plant. The smell was awful. The fall is beautiful, but lacking because of the fear of sewage in the ground(we saw the remnants)and water. Pretty sad it's set up next to a beautiful piece of land. Booked it...