Sparta – Virgin Falls Day Hike – Hosted By Virgin Falls Natural Area

Sparta – Virgin Falls Day Hike – Hosted By Virgin Falls Natural Area May 16 starting at 9am.

Join fellow hiker’s on the trail while exploring the Virgin Falls State Natural Area. Hiking along the Cumberland Plateau we will pass by Big Branch Falls, Big Laurel Falls, and the namesake Virgin Falls. If time allows the group, we will also check out Sheep Cave Falls, that’s on an additional .15 mile spur trail.
This will be a waterfall packed hike, that is one of the most unusual waterfalls in the southeast. This 9.0 mile out & back trail with an elevation gain of 1200 ft is rated as MODERATELY STRENUOUS.
The weather for Sunday March 16th is a high of 74 deg. Be sure to bring water & a lunch/snacks.
We will meet at Virgin Falls Trailhead Parking at 10:00 am EST.
Virgin Falls Trailhead