DeSoto Falls (Georgia) facts for kids
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Lower (left) and Upper (right) DeSoto Falls
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| Location | Lumpkin County, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 34°43′01″N 83°55′10″W / 34.71694°N 83.91944°W |
| Elevation | 3,560 feet (1,090 m) |
| Total height | 200 feet (61 m) (upper) 90 feet (27 m) (middle) 35 feet (11 m) (lower) |
| Watercourse | Frogtown Creek |
The DeSoto Falls are a beautiful series of waterfalls in Lumpkin County, Georgia. They are found along Frogtown Creek. There are actually three separate waterfalls here. They are known as Upper DeSoto Falls, Middle DeSoto Falls, and Lower DeSoto Falls.
The highest of these, Upper DeSoto Falls, drops 200 feet (61 m). The middle waterfall falls 90 feet (27 m). The lowest one, Lower DeSoto Falls, drops 35 feet (11 m). If you measure all the drops and cascades together, the total height is about 480 feet (150 m). These falls are located high up on Rocky Mountain. Their elevation is about 3,560-foot (1,090 m).
How DeSoto Falls Got Its Name
The DeSoto Falls are named after a famous Spanish explorer. His name was Hernando deSoto. He traveled through Georgia around the year 1540.
There is a sign on the DeSoto Falls Trail that tells a cool story. This hiking trail is about 2.4-mile (3.9 km) long. It goes to and from the falls. The sign says that a piece of armor was found at the bottom of the falls. This happened in the 1880s.
Exploring the DeSoto Falls Area
The falls are part of the huge Chattahoochee National Forest. The area around the falls is special. It is called the Desoto Falls Scenic Area. This scenic area covers about 650-acre (2.6 km2) of land.
You can also find a campground right next to Frogtown Creek. DeSoto Falls is one of four popular waterfalls in this forest. They are all located near the town of Helen, Georgia. The other three popular waterfalls are Anna Ruby Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, and Raven Cliff Falls. These other falls are in nearby White County.
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Map showing location of waterfalls near Helen, Georgia
