Middle DeSoto Falls, Turner's Corner, Georgia. August 2, 2009.
On our way to Florida earlier this month, Betsy and I did some hiking in the DeSoto Falls Scenic Area near Turner’s Corner, Georgia. There we found a fairly easy trail along Frogtown Creek which led through the woods to Middle Desoto Falls. The falls (above) is an 80-foot rollercoaster-like drop over four smooth ledges.
Middle DeSoto Falls is another of those smaller waterfalls in a beautiful setting that we like to visit. The DeSoto Falls Scenic Area is named for the Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto, who is said to have passed through this part of Georgia in the 1500’s. Legend has it that early settlers found a piece of Spanish armor and attributed it to DeSoto’s band of explorers.
Tags: Georgia, Hiking, Waterfalls
Senior Moments 
August 19, 2009 at 8:16 am |
I really like this falls. It doesn’t always require a huge volume of water to make it beautiful.
August 19, 2009 at 8:56 am |
That is very pretty George, not a gushing thundering flow just enough to relax a person. Funny one trip can lead to many opportunities.
August 19, 2009 at 8:56 am |
That is very pretty George, not a gushing thundering flow just enough to relax a person. Funny one trip can lead to many opportunities.
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August 19, 2009 at 9:40 am |
I would love to visit even half of the wonderful waterfalls you have seen!
August 19, 2009 at 10:01 am |
You and Betsy are SO lucky to have such marvelous hikes to waterfalls within an easy range. We’re so drought-ridden in Southern California that it’s hard to find running fresh water (other than the kitchen sink and garden hose) anywhere close to me. Thanks for sharing your beautiful watery views so often. They’re a refreshing pause ;–)
Hugs and blessings,
August 19, 2009 at 10:21 am |
80 feet yikes that is a drop…lovely falls..you guys must have a ton of gps coordinates of all these locations..you could make your own cds and sell them to us!!
August 19, 2009 at 10:23 am |
Hi George,
I love how the waterfalls call to you. Your photo is lovely.
spirithelpers
August 19, 2009 at 12:45 pm |
George: That is a really neat waterfalls. Glad your dad got his plumbing fixed.
August 19, 2009 at 2:31 pm |
beautiful! I love falls.
August 19, 2009 at 5:17 pm |
Great falls.
Sydney – City and Suburbs
August 20, 2009 at 6:11 am |
Very nice. One great thing about waterfalls is that have such a peaceful feeling to them.
August 20, 2009 at 9:42 pm |
I love the look of these falls.
November 18, 2009 at 5:07 pm |
Oooh, what a serene setting! Beautiful!