A favorite climbing spot, Griffin Falls is a 40-foot waterfall just outside the town of Dawson in Dekalb County that offers a lovely place to hike and explore.

Flowing off Sand Mountain and over a small sandstone cliff into a pool below, the falls have an unusual collection of flowers below one of the ledges, which are apparently left by church groups who have services at the falls.

Griffin Falls is reached by a short hike with substantial elevation and several boulders and rocks that can be tricky to navigate for those without good balance. The trail also leads beyond the falls to the cliff face, where you can jump in and have a dip.

Griffin Falls, AL 35962

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