Big Branch Falls, Sparta: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#2 of 3 Tourist attractions in Sparta

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.77

0.0 km from the center of Sparta

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VP22+649, Sparta, TN 38583, United States

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What is the rating of Big Branch Falls?: Big Branch Falls is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 10 reviews.
How does Big Branch Falls rank in Sparta?: Big Branch Falls is #2 of 3 Tourist attractions in Sparta by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Big Branch Falls located?: VP22+649, Sparta, TN 38583, United States — 0.0 km from the center of Sparta.

Reviews (5)

Mark T 2024 Feb 19

Nice littly falls along the trail

Speedkrayzie 2023 Aug 07

Jason Luttman 2022 Mar 14

Beautiful walk through the woods to an awesome little waterfall . Not too rough and, for the most part, level (minus some tree roots and 1 stream crossing). About 2.5 mile walk there and back. Perfect for people who don't want to make the 8.5 mile round trip to the main falls. A well maintained path with great natural scenery. Takes about 2.5 hours if you're taking you're time and looking at God's masterpiece.

Jeff Mullins 2021 Mar 30

Great small cascade on the way to Virgin Falls. Big Branch Falls is the first of four waterfalls on the nine-mile round trip hike through the area. It is located on the Big Branch of Big Laurel Creek, which ultimately drains to the Caney Fork River. There are also a number of notable caves in the Virgin Falls area, although all caves are currently closed to public use due to white nose syndrome, a fatal fungus that can appear on the muzzle and other parts of hibernating bats. The nine-mile hike is accurately classified as strenuous. The official recommended time allowance is five to nine hours, which I first thought was a pretty generous allowance before actually hiking it.Please consider liking my pictures/review and follow along on all my adventures. Jeff Mullins Photography. It's All About the Adventures!

Joseph Barnosky 2017 Aug 17

These falls aren't as spectacular as the others, though hiking through the last time they weren't even falling nor were Big Laurel Falls. But the look is unique. And like Big Laurel there is a cave, though a bit smaller. Good place for a campsite too.