Q. How long does it take to hike Burgess Falls?
There is a 2.7 miles trail open for hiking. Please allow at least two and a half hours to three hours to complete the 5.4-mile roundtrip. Start your return hike one and a half hours before sunset. This trail is considered difficult to strenuous.
Q. How do you get to Burgess Falls by water?
It’s accessible by water. To get to the waterfall if you’re on Center Hill Lake, head to Cookeville Boat Dock, go up the river, when you get to the fork, Burgess Falls is to the left! AND you will want to see Fancher Falls – it is to the right. You can also drop your kayak in near Burgess Falls State Park.
Q. Can you take a boat to Burgess Falls?
You can kayak or boat right to the bottom of the 135′ waterfall in Burgess Falls State Park.
Q. Can you swim at Burgess Falls TN?
Public Notice: Swimming is not allowed at Burgess Falls State Park and Natural Area.
Q. What town is Burgess falls in?
Burgess Falls State Park in Sparta, TN – Tennessee Vacation.
Q. Can you hike to the base of Burgess Falls?
It is a short hike the see the beautiful falls. You can’t hike to the base, you can only go by kayak.
Q. How far is kayak from Burgess Falls?
Many have lamented that Burgess Falls State Park never replaced the stairs to the base of the falls after the 2004 floods. Most photographers agree that the best view of the falls is from below; you will see why when you get there. The paddle is barely over 2 miles each way and is a great way to spend a few hours.
Q. How long is the kayak trip to Burgess Falls?
Our six mile trip is the shortest trip we offer. It will take on average 1 ½ hours to 3 hours depending on the generation (flow) of the river. This trip starts just below the dam. You will then paddle down river to a boat ramp access area called Happy Hollow.
Q. Is there a waterfall on Center Hill Lake?
You can kayak or boat right to the bottom of the 135′ waterfall in Burgess Falls State Park. Here are a few things to note about accessing Burgess Falls on Center Hill Lake. Side note & completely random: we made this trip during the Saharan Dust in late June 2020.
Q. How tall are the falls at Burgess Falls?
It’s one of many state parks in the area. So the basics: Located on the Falling Water River, this day-use park is noted for its 4 waterfalls that cascade down from 250+ feet in elevation. If you’re hiking in the park, the last of these falls is the largest, plunging 130+ feet into the gorge.
Q. Can You kayak to the bottom of Burgess Falls?
You can kayak or boat right to the bottom of the 135′ waterfall in Burgess Falls State Park. Here are a few things to note about accessing Burgess Falls on Center Hill Lake. Side note & completely random: we made this trip during the Saharan Dust in late June 2020. Notice the haze in the photos! Water access is available – subject to water levels.
Q. How to get to Burgess Falls from Cane Hollow?
Just before you get to Burgess Falls you cross a concrete bridge and you turn right just after crossing bridge to get to Burgess Falls. After turning right you travel maybe 100 yards and come to a stop sign, Burgess Falls is to the right, to get to Cane Hollow turn left at this stop sign.
