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Desoto Falls

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About Desoto Falls:

Just down the street from Desoto Falls, park at N 34.55178, W 85.59616. Follow the trail along the cliff top to the intersection at N 34.54916, W 85.59473 and fork to the right, decending to the climbers right. Follow the bottom of the cliff to N 34.54816, W 85.59430. There are 4 bolted routes with a combination of quarter inch bolts, still good, and newer bolts. Aproximate grades goes as follows from climbers left to right: 11D, 12D, 11D, 11D. A nice looking crack also exists. These grades could easily be off by a couple letters either way. There is also lots of bouldering potential to the right as you begin the approach.
Approach:
Approach Time: 15
Latitude, Longitude: 34.54816, 85.59430
Access Issues:
Rock Type: SandStone
Type of Climbing: Sport/Trad
Sun Aspect: