We’re excited to co-host this year’s Burgess Falls paddle for Tennessee Returned Peace Corps Volunteers! We’ll be paddling to the falls together at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
If you need to rent a kayak for the event, we’re offering discounted rentals at just $49/person! This includes kayak, life jacket, paddle and short shuttle ride down to the put in. You can choose between single kayaks or double kayaks. If you book a kayak from Cumberland Kayak please meet at our property just above the recreation area located at 387 Cane Hollow Rd. Sparta, TN 38583. You’ll get checked-in by our staff and then shuttled down to the put in.
If you have your own kayak or paddleboard, you can park and meet us at Cane Hollow Recreation Area at 10:00 AM. This is where we put the kayaks in at. The route to Burgess Falls is a little over 2 miles one-way. Due to lower than normal water levels from the current drought TN is in we do have to beach our kayaks a little earlier than normal and do a short hike to the base of the falls. Because of this, we’ve extended our tour time an extra hour to accommodate. Please bring solid footing you don’t mind getting wet or a little muddy during the hiking portion.
Please reach out with any questions to booking@cumberlandkayakadventure.com or call 615-800-7372.