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Muscle Shoals Waterfall Walk

Location: Muscle Shoals, Ala.
Reservoir: Wilson
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 0.18 miles
Coordinates: 34.792201, -87.636019
Amenities:

  • ADA Accessible
  • Bathroom
  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • National Wilderness Trail
Description:

This accessible trail provides breathtaking views of historic Wilson Dam, the Tennessee River and a series of waterfalls. There is always a variety of birds playing in the tailwaters below Wilson Dam, and the limestone bluffs are magnificent. The mist from the waterfall cools you down after a long hike.

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