Beaver Pond Trailhead Fort Payne, AL 35967

The Beaver Pond Trailhead is located in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States within the Little River Canyon National Preserve. This park offers a 1.5 mile loop trail or a shorter .75 mile out-and-back trail directly to the Beaver Pond. The trail is easy and perfect for a leisurely hike, taking approximately 1 hour to complete including exploring at the Beaver Pond.

The Beaver Pond Trail remains on the top of the canyon rim and is surrounded by beautiful woodland scenery. Long pants are recommended due to the briers along the trail. While the trail is labeled as a loop trail on the map, it is actually a "lollipop" trail, with the loop portion coming after walking out on the "stick."

The main attraction of the Beaver Pond Trail is, of course, the beaver pond. However, visitors should not expect a large body of water filled with beavers. Instead, the pond is more like a swamp-like flooded area, created by a dammed up river or creek. Despite the lack of beavers, the trail offers a peaceful and scenic walk through nature.

Visitors can also explore the area around the pond, with a trail that runs along the creek and past the dammed portion. However, be aware that there are many briers in this area, so appropriate clothing is recommended.

Overall, the Beaver Pond Trailhead offers a pleasant and easy hiking experience within the Little River Canyon National Preserve. Whether you choose to hike the full loop trail or just visit the Beaver Pond, this trail is a great way to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.