Where: Mount Hope, Alabama
At the convergence of Alabama’s Highland Rim and Cumberland Plateau is Sipsey Fork, a geological marvel where turquoise waters have carved out ancient sandstone canyons. Estimated to be between 250 and 550 million years old, this breathtaking stretch of the Bankhead National Forest is a prime winter hiking destination thanks to spring-fed streams and seasonal waterfalls at their most spectacular. Seek out the region’s renowned cascades—Kinlock Falls and Turkey Foot Falls—for a sensory encounter with nature’s raw beauty.
