Buggytop Cave

Buggytop Cave

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 4 miles roundtrip
Entry Fee: Free

Buggytop Cave is a cave waterfall located south of Sewanee, TN. The hike will take you through woods, along a cliffside, and down the side of the cliff to a large cave.

Know what you need to bring camping during the summer.

Buggytop Cave is located 1.5 hours northeast from Huntsville.

You can Google Buggytop Cave or click here for directions!

Trailhead/Parking Lot

There is a fairly large parking lot that that could fit a dozen or 2 cars. The trailhead is well-marked. 

Trails

There is very limited trails in this area. 1 trail that takes you to the cliff edge. From the cliff edge (pictured) the trail splits to go to Peter Cave and Buggytop Cave. The initial trail starts off uphill and transitions to a downhill hike. The trail to Buggytop follows a cliff edge and is downhill and difficult. The trail to Peter Cave also follows a cliff edge, is moderate, and offers views of the surrounding area.

The trails are fairly well marked with white trail markings on the trees.

 

Trail to Buggytop Cave

As mentioned above, the trail to Buggytop follows a cliff edge and winds down the side of the cliff. This can get slippery and steep in places. Be careful and wear proper boots.

Buggytop Cave

Buggytop Cave is a giant wild cave. The inside of the cave is only open from May 1 to August 31 each year. You will need to sign a waiver before entering. A helmet, headlamp, extra batteries, and appropriate shoes/clothing should be used while caving. Never cave alone. Caving is a dangerous activity. To learn how to cave safely without damaging the cave’s ecosystem, join your local grotto.

Trail to Peter Cave

The hike to Peter Cave is moderate and will take you past a beautiful view of the valley (pictured). You’ll pass another cave on your right, a creek bed, and you’ll run right into Peter Cave.

Peter Cave

Peter Cave is an elongated cave that looks like it drops down right out of sight of the opening.

The inside of the cave is only open from May 1 to August 31 each year. You will need to sign a waiver before entering. A helmet, headlamp, extra batteries, and appropriate shoes/clothing should be used while caving. Never cave alone. Caving is a dangerous activity. To learn how to cave safely without damaging the cave’s ecosystem, join your local grotto.

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Sewanee Natural Bridge

Sewanee Natural Bridge

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Distance: 100 yards
Cost: Free

Natural Bridge Hiking Trail is a very cool, easy-to-find Natural Bridge in Southeast Teneessee. This one does not require much hiking. If you are looking for a longer hike, I suggest checking out Buggy Top Cave nearby.

Find hiking locations nearby:
Foster Falls
Russell Cave National Monument

Directions to Monte Sano Trailhead

Natural Bridge Hiking Trail is located a little under 1.5 hours northeast of Huntsville in Tennessee.

Google the name or click here for directions.

Parking Lot/Trailhead

The parking lot is easy to find with enough space for 10+ cars. There are signs at the trailhead. The trail is just a short walk down some naturally built steps to the natural bridge.

Natural Bridge

The Natural Bridge is easy to find. Just follow the path. The path offers a way for you to walk over the bridge and you can find your way down to the base of the bridge. Head out the way you came in.

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