Sparta Tennessee HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE

Listed below are the best hiking trails and places to hike near Sparta, Tennessee.

1. Virgin Falls State Natural Area Experience a wild trek through caves, lush forest, and see the dramatic 110-foot Virgin Falls surrounded by rugged wilderness.

2. Lost Creek State Natural Area Discover secluded beauty at Lost Creek Falls and Cave, where a short trail leads to a hidden waterfall and cave featured in film history.

3. Dog Cove Wander moderate trails through rolling hills and open fields on this scenic, multi-use natural area linking to neighboring preserves.

4. Burgess Falls State Park Marvel at a series of dramatic waterfalls and rugged bluffs along forested hiking trails in this popular river gorge park.

5. Rock Island State Park Explore riverside trails, cascading waterfalls, and deep woods at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins, and Rocky Rivers.

6. Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Hike miles of backcountry trails over rugged terrain, through hardwood forests, and past wild streams in this vast wilderness preserve.

7. Fall Creek Falls State Park Adventure through one of Tennessee's largest state parks, with extensive trails leading to spectacular waterfalls and scenic overlooks.

8. South Cumberland State Park Traverse rugged plateaus and deep gorges on diverse trails, discovering waterfalls and panoramic vistas across this sprawling natural park.

9. Savage Gulf State Natural Area Journey through dramatic sandstone cliffs, lush forests, and hidden waterfalls in a wilderness jewel of the Cumberland Plateau.

10. Cummins Falls State Park Embark on a rugged hike to reach the base of Cummins Falls, Tennessee's eighth largest waterfall, set in a wild river gorge.