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Virgin Falls

White County, Tennessee

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
110 ft (33.5 m)
Location
White County, Tennessee
Access status
State natural area trail and trailhead documented; long hike
The walk
Four miles one way, per Tennessee State Natural Areas
Ground & access
Long trail past boulder fields, sinks and caves.
Tennessee State Natural Areas: Virgin Falls
Virgin Falls, TN
Virgin Falls, TN
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Virgin Falls is formed by an underground stream that comes out of a cave, drops over a 110-foot cliff and disappears into another cave at the bottom of a sink, in Virgin Falls State Natural Area in White County. From the parking lot on Scotts Gulf Road, the trail passes small rockhouses, boulder fields, sinks, caves and other waterfalls and ends at Virgin Falls. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Virgin Falls trailhead on Scotts Gulf Road, Virgin Falls Trail to Virgin Falls

Tennessee State Natural Areas gives the distance to Virgin Falls as four miles one way. Return the same way.

Long trail past boulder fields, sinks and caves.

Where to start

Parking lot on the right (west) side of Scotts Gulf Road, 2080 Scotts Gulf Road, Sparta. From Sparta, take US 70 east about 11 miles, turn right on Eastland Road at the Headstart building, drive 6 miles to Scotts Gulf Road, then 2 miles to the lot.

Timing & water

No season limits are stated.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned for day hiking. Backpackers must reserve a designated campsite online. No camping is allowed above Virgin Falls.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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White County, Tennessee.

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