Discover One Of Alabama’s Most Majestic Waterfalls – No Hiking Necessary

DeSoto Falls in Alabama is a majestic, easily accessible waterfall that is one of the tallest and most recognizable in the state.

Alabama is home to many beautiful waterfalls. While some waterfalls involve strenuous hikes to reach them, others don't. One Alabama waterfall that requires no strenuous hike is DeSoto Falls. To learn all about this majestic waterfall, including a few other waterfalls near me, take a look below.

DeSoto Falls, which is part of DeSoto State Park, is located atop of Lookout Mountain in the tiny town of Mentone. Plunging 104 feet, it's also one of Alabama's tallest waterfalls.

For driving directions to DeSoto State Park and DeSoto Falls, be sure to take a look at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website.

The best part about this waterfall is that it requires no strenuous hike. In fact, you can view the upper waterfall by following a paved path from the parking lot. It's such a wonderful waterfall that everyone can experience.

In addition to it being one of Alabama's tallest waterfalls, DeSoto Falls is also one of the most recognizable waterfalls in the entire South. It also flows year-round.

To view the main waterfall, you simply walk down a set of concrete steps and proceed to an overlook area. Remember to always use caution while in this area. The steps might also be slippery, especially after a heavy rainfall, so be sure to use caution here as well.

For a closer look at DeSoto Falls, be sure to check out this drone video:

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If you've ever visited Alabama's DeSoto Falls, please share your experience with us in the comments.

To experience more of Alabama's majestic waterfalls, you'll most certainly want to take this waterfall road trip.

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