Grace’s High Falls is a 133-foot waterfall commonly listed as the tallest in Alabama, best seen from a roadside overlook on Canyon Rim Drive. Flow changes with the weather and the season, so confirm conditions and access with the managing agency before you go.
Details
- County: DeKalb
- Type of place: Waterfall
- Height: About 133 feet
- Type: Tall plunge seen from an overlook
- Getting there: Overlook on Canyon Rim Drive
- Best time: Winter and after heavy rain
- Access: Public overlook, in a national preserve
- Managed by: National Park Service
Find it
Part of Little River Canyon National Preserve in DeKalb County. Use that page for directions, hours and the map.
Source: National Park Service (https://www.nps.gov/liri/). Heights and distances vary between sources. Last checked Nov. 11, 2026.
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AboutWhat is Grace’s High Falls?
Grace’s High Falls is a 133-foot waterfall commonly listed as the tallest in Alabama, best seen from a roadside overlook on Canyon Rim Drive.
Getting thereWhere is Grace’s High Falls?
Grace’s High Falls is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
Getting there: Overlook on Canyon Rim Drive.
Things to doWhat can you do at Grace’s High Falls?
Grace’s High Falls is listed for photography, walking and waterfalls. Each activity links to more places across North Alabama.
AboutHow tall is Grace’s High Falls?
Grace’s High Falls is listed at About 133 feet. Flow depends on recent rainfall, so it can look much smaller in dry weather.
Before you goIs Grace’s High Falls open to the public, and who manages it?
Access is listed as “Public overlook, in a national preserve”. Grace’s High Falls is managed by National Park Service.
Rules, hours and closures are set by the manager and can change, so confirm before you go.
Before you goWhen is the best time to visit Grace’s High Falls?
The listed best time is Winter and after heavy rain.
Weather, water levels and closures change from year to year, so check conditions before you go.
Things to doWhen does Grace’s High Falls flow best?
Grace’s High Falls is listed as a waterfall. Flow depends on recent rainfall and can be a trickle in dry spells, and wet rock is slippery, so go after rain and watch your footing.
Before you goHow do you check conditions and closures at Grace’s High Falls?
Contact National Park Service for current conditions, closures and rules.
This page lists public information. It does not replace posted signs or the manager's notices. Hours, fees, permits and closures change, so confirm with the managing agency before you go.
TrustHow accurate is this listing for Grace’s High Falls?
Source: National Park Service (https://www.nps.gov/liri/). Heights and distances vary between sources. Last checked Nov. 11, 2026.
This page was last updated on November 11, 2026.