Burgess Falls State Park & Lost Creek SNA, Sparta,TN

Several Short Hikes: Burgess Falls State Park with a side trip to Lost Creek Cave & Falls plus Rylander Falls . Burgess Falls will be a 1.5-mile round-trip moderately strenuous hike to see four waterfalls on the Falling Water River. The waterfalls are 20′ cascades, 30′ upper falls, 80′ middle falls, and 136′ lower falls in height. Next we will drive to Lost Creek Cave. The Lost Creek hike is about a 1.5 mile round-trip to the bottom and top of the 60-foot tall waterfall. We will go to the mouth of the cave and maybe a short distance inside. Rylander Falls is a 1.5 mi round trip crossing several streams. Depart 7:30 am CDST from Tractor Supply parking lot on West Ave in Crossville. Carpool cost is $6. Pack water, snacks and lunch. Text or email the hike leader 931-267-2243 or plateauhikes@tennesseetrails.org.