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Lost Cove West trailhead
Take US 41 west through Monteagle and Sewanee, then left on TN Hwy 56 at the large brown park sign. Follow Hwy 56 about 6.5 miles. Unfortunately, the trailhead is not well marked; as you descend the mountain on Hwy 56, watch for a small brown "Bird Watching Area" sign on your right; the roadside parking area and trailhead are just ahead on your left.
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Difficult
Buggytop Cave
This is a moderately difficult 4-mile roundtrip hike to one of the largest cave openings in Tennessee, and the only one from which water normally flows. There are two steep ascent/descent areas; one at each end of this trail. Access this adventure from the Lost Cove West Trailhead.

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