USA Noccalula Falls
Noccalula Falls is a stunning 90-foot (27-meter) waterfall located in Gadsden, Alabama, within Noccalula Falls Park. The waterfall cascades over a rocky ledge into a gorge below and is one of Alabama’s most famous natural attractions.
Key Features of Noccalula Falls:
The Legend of Noccalula – The falls are named after a Cherokee princess who, according to legend, leaped to her death rather than marry against her will. A bronze statue of Princess Noccalula stands near the falls in her memory.
The Gorge Trail – A scenic 1.7-mile trail that takes visitors down into the gorge, offering breathtaking views from behind the waterfall.
Botanical Gardens – A beautifully landscaped area featuring native plants and flowers.
Key Features of Noccalula Falls:
The Legend of Noccalula – The falls are named after a Cherokee princess who, according to legend, leaped to her death rather than marry against her will. A bronze statue of Princess Noccalula stands near the falls in her memory.
The Gorge Trail – A scenic 1.7-mile trail that takes visitors down into the gorge, offering breathtaking views from behind the waterfall.
Botanical Gardens – A beautifully landscaped area featuring native plants and flowers.
Photography Tips
If you want to see the waterfall at its peak flow, visit in the winter or spring, I visited in the summer/fall and there was bearly any water to speak of.
Travel Information
Plenty of parking to pay for with a short hike to the bottom of the falls
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
All timings are equally good
Sunrise & Sunset
06:59 - 18:49
| current local time: 06:11
Photo Themes
Landscape
Waterfall
Locations
Alabama
Gadsden
Noccalula Falls
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