Virgin Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Strenuous hike

Virgin Falls

Near Sparta, Tennessee

Height110 ft
AccessStrenuous hike
Trail9 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring & fall

Virgin Falls is a 110-ft waterfall near Sparta, Tennessee, with strenuous hike access (9 mi round trip). a stream emerges from a cave, falls, and vanishes back underground. Best season: Spring & fall.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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