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.
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Sewanee Natural Bridge
Russell Cave National Monument
Foster Falls
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Buggytop Cave is located 1.5 hours northeast from Huntsville.
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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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