Sparta

Lost Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sparta, Tennessee.

GPS Coordinates: 35.84102,-85.36123 Why We Love It: NO CROWDS- We only came across a few other people so, it’s a little more low key than some other popular Tennessee waterfalls. DISNEY LOVED IT- This was a filming location for Disney’s 1994 The Jungle Book!CAVE- Across the path there is a large entrance to Lost Creek Cave, one of the larger caves in Tennessee. There is a waterfall in the cave,...

If you like waterfalls, this hike is for you. Along the way you'll pass by Falling Water Cascades (20 ft), Little Falls ( 30 ft), Middle Falls (80 ft) and finally the main event, Burgess Falls (136 ft). There are a few spots for swimming so bring your suit if it's a warm day. It's an easy hike suitable for children, but be sure to wear good shoes with grip - it can get slippery towards the end...

Welch's Point is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sparta, Tennessee.

This location was recently opened back to the public by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment in the fall of 2014 after being closed for over a decade! It is one of the most spectacular spots to watch the sunset in east Tennessee. This overlook is down the road beside Virgin Falls, where there is an abundance of waterfalls and hiking t...

Polly Branch Falls Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sparta, Tennessee.

Beginning at the Virgin Falls SNA parking area, the Virgin Falls trail is approximately a 9 mile round trip (excluding any side trails) which will allow you to experience three waterfalls: Big Branch Falls, Big Laurel Falls, and the namesake Virgin Falls. There is a fourth, Sheep Cave Falls, that is not included on this particular hike. The elevation gain is around 900 feet but increases to aro...

Window Cliffs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Baxter, Tennessee.

Blue Hole Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Rock Island, Tennessee.