Upper DeSoto Falls — Attraction in Dahlonega

Definitely a good set of falls to see in the area. This is one of the easier falls to get to in the area. It is right off of 19 which is a 2-lane road. To get to either the upper or lower falls you park at the DeSoto Falls recreation area. This location has a campground and a parking lot next to it. There were about 40 parking spots for cars at the parking lot portion along with a bathroom and informational board. If you are going to go here make sure you look at their website and download the app or purchase a parking pass before you get there. There is very poor cell service when you are at the parking lot and the sign recommends going online to purchase a pass through the app but with poor cell service that is problematic. A parking pass is $5 and can be purchased online or at any state park. The trailhead for both the upper and lower falls is right after the campground and across a small bridge spanning a lovely creek. The upper falls is to the right and the lower falls is to the left. The upper falls are about ¾ of a mile up a fairly gradual trail for most of the path. The path is nice and the viewing platform is fairly large with a bench at the back facing the falls. I really enjoyed this hike. They were in a drought when I went so the falls are not really full but the view was still nice. If you feel adventurous, I would recommend doing the lower falls after...

3/4 mile trail that is mostly flat. Not wheelchair friendly but is family-friendly. Some up and down, but easy overall.

Of the 2 falls, this Is better than the lower fall. If given the choice, this is the better one ,even though it's longer, it's easier and the falls are better. There are a few stairs at the end of the hike to the observation deck.

The upper fall cascades multiple times with a soothing sound that you can enjoy from the observation deck sitting bench.

When we went, there hadn't been rain for a while, so the falls were not as dramatic as...

I was highly disappointed. After seeing numerous falls in the area, my hopes were up for another significant display of beauty. After a bit of a climb, not too hard, we found a trickle coming down from a rock. Even in it's fullest glory, I don't think it's...