Adventure Hike-DeSoto Falls Basin
Schedule
Sat Dec 14 2024 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
7104 DeSoto Pkwy NE Fort Payne, AL, United States, Alabama 35967 | Fort Payne, AL
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#24in2024ALAdventure Hike-DeSoto Falls Basin
Set out on an adventure hike with DeSoto State Park staff to the bottom of one of Alabama’s tallest waterfalls, DeSoto Falls! Learn about Little River, an outstanding water source with its clear water & plant & animal life. Discover the history of the area around DeSoto Falls in Dekalb County, Alabama. About the hike: This hike is approximately 1.5 miles total but considered moderate to strenuous due to the mountainous terrain and elevation. Will be hiking on rocky terrain down to the West Fork of Little River and walking upstream to the view of DeSoto Falls.
Date: 12/14/2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (CST)
Where: DeSoto State Park-Fort Payne, Alabama. Meet at DeSoto falls Trailhead on County Road 613
Fee: Free & open to everyone, no-preregistration required. Weather-dependent, please call the Lodge at 256.845.5380 beforehand to check on status of hike. Contact [email protected] for any details. www.alapark.com/desoto-state-park/hiking
Things to bring: Plenty of water and/or sports drink, snacks/lunch, hiking poles/staff (optional), sturdy shoes (open toe shoes are not recommended)
WEATHER: Please be sure to dress appropriately according to seasonal temperatures/weather. As with all outdoor events, if it is stormy or very poor trail conditions, we may have to cancel. If the weather is questionable, please call the park before you leave home to check if the hike is still on (256.845.0051)
Please note: GPS can be unreliable in this area, for directions to Desoto State Park see www.alapark.com/DSP-Plan-Your-Trip
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Where is it happening?
7104 DeSoto Pkwy NE Fort Payne, AL, United States, Alabama 35967, Azalea Cascade Falls Trail, Desoto Pkwy NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967, United States,Fort Payne, AlabamaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
