Birmingham: DeSoto Scout Trail
This easy 3.4-mile dayhike skirts the swift waters of the Little River, then gently climbs to clifftop views of a deep river canyon in DeSoto State Park.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 2.8
Waypoints
DST007
Location: 34.4987411499023, -85.6159286499024
Towering rock outcrop to R of trail overlooks long stretch of West Fork Little River canyon
DST008
Location: 34.500659942627, -85.6153793334961
Turn R onto blue-blazed trail and cross Sharp Brook
DST010
Location: 34.5056533813477, -85.6132736206055
Trail ends @ intersection with dirt road; retrace steps to trailhead
DST009
Location: 34.5014686584473, -85.6139297485352
Covered pavilion shelter sits near edge of cliff
DST004
Location: 34.4953002929688, -85.6164321899414
Turn R to continue on DeSoto, traveling N
DST002
Location: 34.4915924072266, -85.6099624633789
Turn R @ trail intersection and follow DeSoto Scout Trail (marked with yellow blazes)
DST003
Location: 34.4925575256348, -85.6101531982422
Trail reaches riverbank; turn L @ T intersection, staying with yellow blazes
DST005
Location: 34.4974937438965, -85.6163787841797
Look R: Large, flat rock perched above river provides a good spot to relax with view of rapids
DST006
Location: 34.49853515625, -85.6166915893555
Cross wooden bridge above waterfall and continue straight, traveling N