Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2.5 Miles total
Fee: $4 per vehicle
Desoto Falls is a very short hike to one of the tallest waterfalls in Alabama! Parking is right next to the very top of the falls and you can follow the steps down to view the entire waterfall.
Desoto Falls is an hour and a half drive from Huntsville.
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Parking
There are 2 parking areas. The dirt parking lot pictured is the parking for the bottom of the waterfall and the view of the waterfall. If you continue down the road, you can find the asphalt parking lot for the top of the falls.
Top of the Falls Asphalt Parking: Location
Bottom and view of the Falls Dirt Parking: Location
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View of the Waterfall
The hike to the view is fairly easy though it gets tight towards the end of the hike. There is a sign that points you down the correct path. The path splits and comes back together several times. As long as you are following the ridgeline, you will eventually find views of the waterfalls.
Hike to the Bottom of the Falls
This is a short but tough hike. There are markers to point you in the right direction. Follow your way down to the river, and follow the river up to the falls. The hike is fairly difficult and is only about a mile.Â
Waterfalls
It is a very easy hike down to the falls. You can get a great intimate view of the upper falls (Pictured) and get a beautiful view of the main falls (Main Picture).
Kayaking
Kayaks are available for rent at the top of the dam.Â
Single Kayaks: $15/hr
Tandem Kayaks: $25/hr
Swim and Picnic
Right next to parking there is a picnic area where you can swim in the Little River. Take some time to get a bite to eat while enjoying nature!
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