Hopefully we have a lovely Spring Dinner with a nice rain preceding so that we can enjoy a fantastic hike to Coon Den Falls the next morning. This waterfall is often overshadowed by the nearby Laurel Fork Falls, which goes the opposite direction on the AT from the same parking area. Coon Den Falls is approximately 60′-80′ tall, but seems taller in person. Although the trail to the falls is only 1.2ish miles, we will take a loop route that adds on an additional 1 mile to the hike, instead of just the 2.5ish mile out-and-back route. I hope you’ll join us for this great hike! Bring water and some snacks. There are a few sections to the trail that are somewhat steep, but we will go at a pace that works well for the group. Plan to meet at the trailhead, which is the Dennis Cove parking area, like you were going to Laurel Fork Falls the shorter way. If some people are interested in tackling two waterfalls in a day, we could easily add on Laurel Fork falls after, for an additional 2.6 mile hike.
More detailed directions: Take Exit 24 to merge onto US-321N/University Parkway. Follow 8.4 miles to US-19E N. Turn right onto TN-362S and go 8 miles. Turn left onto US-19E N and go 2 miles. Then turn right onto US321S and go 0.8 miles. Take slight right onto Dennis Cove Rd and go 0.6 miles. Then turn left onto Dennis Cove Rd and go 3.3 miles. Parking area will be on the left.
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.