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Indian Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Payne, Alabama · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Indian Falls' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Located in Desoto State Park, this hiking area features a kid-friendly trail leading to a waterfall.
What runners say about Indian Falls
“Beautiful scenery and DeSoton Park is awesome.”
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.
Great hiking place! Really good places to splash in the river. We love looking at the falls. Some hiking trails are not as kid friendly but this one is perfect for families. If you come you can stay at the DeSoto Lodge, cabins, or even the campsites.
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.
Good falls during wet season. Don’t know about summer. Hike to top of falls from parking is easy. Hike to the bottom of the falls is more challenging. Great fun. 2nd set of pictures are from a June visit. Barely any falls. You could walk/climb up.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s a short hike from the falls to the river, which has its own awe-inspiring views.”
“Tumblesome, mossy sandstone elevation and a proud boy scout-built footbridge across the top of the Falls make this a genuine nature experience.”
“The trail to the top of Indian Falls is maybe 400 feet from the parking area with no rough terrain.”
“Only a short walk across the street from the boardwalk entrance.”
Plan your run at Indian Falls
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Running trails near Fort Payne
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
DeSoto State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,827 reviews
Mountaintop 3,502-acre state park with waterfalls, a nature center, pool & 25 mi. of trails.
