North Region - Hiking Alabama: A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures - page 315

37 DeSoto Scout Trail
The DeSoto Scout Trail (DST) described here is only a short section of the much
longer 16-mile hike, but along this route you will be treated to a little of everything
that makes the trail special—views, rapids, and waterfalls. The trail begins with a
view of a canyon and the rushing waters of the West Fork of Little River before
moving down to river level, where you will be right next to the foaming blue-green
waters, with a little trip to the 50-foot-tall Indian Falls. The trail is moderate in dif-
ficulty, with plenty of ups-and-downs.
Start: DeSoto State Park pool or tennis courts
Distance: 1.9-mile multiloop
Hiking time: About 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate due to some short climbs
Trail surface: Dirt and rock
Best seasons: Late fall-late spring
Other trail users: None
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Land status: Alabama state park
Nearest town: Huntsville
Fees and permits: Day-use fee
Schedule: Year-round, 7 a.m.-sunset