Burgess Falls

Burgess Falls creates a 136-foot vertical drop along the Falling Water River, forming a limestone gorge with walls reaching 200 feet high.

The Tennessee state government established Burgess Falls State Park in the 1970s to safeguard the natural features and ecological systems of the area.

The park functions as an educational center where visitors learn about water conservation, geological formations, and the regional ecosystem through guided programs.

A 1.6-mile round-trip trail leads visitors past multiple waterfalls, with designated observation points providing clear views of each cascade level.

The waterfall system includes four distinct drops along the Falling Water River, each creating separate pools before the final plunge into Center Hill Lake.

Location: Putnam County

Part of: Falling Water River

GPS coordinates: 36.04417,-85.59418

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:13