

Overview Coon Den Falls is a short but demanding climb through the forest near Dennis Cove. The distance is modest, but the trail asks considerably more of the body than the mileage might suggest. The route begins with a steady approach and a stream crossing before the main climb begins. From there, the trail…

Overview Laurel Falls is a forested mountain waterfall reached by a short route from the Dennis Cove area. The trail begins gently, following an established path through the woods before gradually becoming more demanding as it approaches the falls. The distance makes this trail approachable for many hikers, but the mileage doesn’t tell the…

Overview The Laurel Fork Creek route follows the forest toward Laurel Fork, beginning in the Dennis Cove area and gradually settling into the rhythm of the creek and surrounding mountains. This is a relatively gentle trail, especially compared with some of the steeper routes around Dennis Cove. The distance is manageable, the terrain is…

Dennis Cove Dennis Cove is a mountain access area in the Cherokee National Forest near Hampton, Tennessee, where several trails lead into the surrounding mountains and along Laurel Fork Creek. The area provides access to portions of the Appalachian Trail as well as several local routes leading toward waterfalls, streams, and the Laurel Fork…