![]() From here you can see Lost Creek that feeds the waterfall emerging from a collapsed cave. It too is also short in length and very well worth checking out. The main trail is to the right, but the steeper trail to the left will take you to the top of Lost Creek Falls. ![]() When you arrive to the trailhead, you may notice there’s two trails. At the cave you could even see fog rising up due to the change. The air became lighter, cooler, and clearer. As we hiked down towards the waterfall we could feel the atmosphere change drastically. When we visited a few weeks ago, it was a humid day and somewhat warm. And don’t venture into the cave without a permit (which I’ll share more about below).ĭue to the placement of the waterfall and cave, a cool draft can be felt as you descend between the two. It’s very rocky though so proceed with caution. It’s a very short distance and definitely worth checking out. If you want to check out the cave entrance, you can follow the creekbed to it from the base of the falls. The trail is well-worn with a mixture of natural slopes and man-made steps. Overall the hike down to the waterfall is just two tenths of a mile. The short distance makes it very manageable and there’s a good resting point halfway up the stairs with a good view of the cave. However, it is all downhill which means your hike out is uphill. The hike down to Lost Creek Falls is very short. I look forward to visiting this section of trail later in the winter or spring during the wet seasons. But from what I’ve read, Rylander Cascades is typically dry in the summer time. ![]() There’s a trailhead to Virgin Falls (on the same trail) as well as Rylander Cascades. Speaking of Big Laurel Falls, you can access the trail to that waterfall from this area too. If you missed my post about Big Laurel Falls that’s nearby, you’ll see what I mean. It’s sourced from a cave which then falls below into another cave. This 40 foot tall waterfall is very similar to the other waterfalls in this area. But the main attraction is the waterfall. It contains one of Tennessee’s largest caves with over seven miles of explored underground. Lost Creek is a State Natural Area located near Sparta, TN. Keep reading to learn more about this amazing place that is known as Lost Creek. A tall waterfall and some crazy caves make this trip worthwhile. We found it, it’s no longer lost! Alright, all jokes aside, this place is breathtaking.
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