Burgess Falls State Park – Tennessee – Planned Spontaneity

In my earlier submit on Burgess Falls from October 2022, I ended the submit by saying “Burgess Falls – I will probably be again!” You possibly can see that submit HERE the place we kayaked to the underside of the falls.

Effectively, positive sufficient, I made my manner again to Burgess Falls! My twin and I lately celebrated a milestone birthday, and we celebrated with a household journey to Tennessee. The primary park I took my household to was Burgess Falls! Right here, the Falling Water River creates a sequence of 4 dramatic waterfalls.

A .75-mile one-way path leads alongside the river and gives overlooks of the river and waterfalls.

The primary falls, Falling Water Cascades, are primarily seen from the car parking zone.

Pipeline Falls is subsequent, with an previous bridge that after offered entry to a cave throughout the river dangles above.

The path is rated as troublesome, with I believe the toughest half being a big staircase proper earlier than you attain Hemlock Falls. Shout out to my mother and father for finishing this hike!!!

There’s a nice overlook of Hemlock Falls. Take a second to take heed to the dashing water beneath.

The path ends at Burgess Falls, affectionately known as “The Queen”. She plunges 136 ft right into a round gorge beneath. She is majestic!!

From right here, I like to recommend climbing the .55-mile gravel service street again to the car parking zone. If the principle path is just too troublesome, you possibly can stroll the service street, which gives simpler views of the falls.

Alongside the service street, the Ridgetop Path spurs off. This path is simply 1 / 4 mile and gives just a few good views into the gorge far beneath. Since this park is on the smaller aspect, this can be a good path so as to add on!