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Burgess Falls State Park, Sparta

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Burgess Falls State Park, located on the Falling Water River, is a day use park, noted for its natural beauty and four waterfalls that cascade down from over 250 feet in elevation.
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  • This is a beautiful park with a stunning waterfall. There are strenuous and less-strenuous views of the park. They will be getting a visitor's center by 2023 or 2024, I think. The staff is... 
    This is a beautiful park with a stunning waterfall. There are strenuous and less-strenuous views of the park. They will be getting a visitor's center by 2023 or 2024, I think. The staff is...  more »
  • A must do/see if visiting this area of Tennessee. Beautiful scenery. There were two trails we walked. One was labeled “strenuous”. It did have one area of stairs, and a couple of slippery places from....  more
    A must do/see if visiting this area of Tennessee. Beautiful scenery. There were two trails we walked. One was labeled “strenuous”. It did have one area of stairs, and a couple of slippery places from....  more »
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  • This place is magical! Parking was available and not too crowded. There's a cute little playground for the kids and restrooms close by! There's a covered area behind the restrooms with tables and benches too! The parking lot is right at the trail entrance and as soon as you enter you are blown away by a tranquil waterfall! Stunning view of Burgess falls and super easy trail with only one part with stairs, maybe 30 or so stairs going straight up but if you can manage those you are golden! Not a super long hike but so worth the view! Love, love, love this little trail!
  • Spectacular views, well marked path and a gorgeous fall day to adventure. We went early and arrived before others so it was more peaceful but it is a highly trafficked area. The bathrooms were clean and there were picnic tables and grills both in the open and under a pavilion. It was a lovely short hike with amazing views! The park had railings and steps and garbage bins along the hiking trail. Dog friendly too.

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