Buck’s Pocket State Park

Located in three counties (DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall) and secluded in a natural pocket, Bucks Pocket State Park is one of the most peaceful & tranquil places in Alabama. The park is a pocket of beauty atop Sand Mountain's plateau. Known for the sweeping views of its rugged, seemingly untouched landscape provided from the heights of Point Rock.

Hikers and horseback riders are particularly attracted to the park's 18 miles of trails. They range from one-quarter mile to six miles in length, traverse dense forests and high bluffs, and offer glimpses of the valley below. One of the most popular trails is Point Rock Trail, which leads from the park office on the floor of the canyon up to the overlook. This trail follows a creek up the canyon and has an elevation change of 400 feet.

Along the trail you will follow Little Sauty Creek as it tumbles down the slopes of Sand Mountain. You’ll encounter a somewhat short, but steep, portion about a quarter-mile from the Point Rock boardwalk.

Just a few yards from the steepest section, you can walk to the bottom of Little Sauty Falls and view it from various angles.