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Recreation Region: Watauga Lake

Coon Den Falls Hike

A steep and rocky trail follows Coon Den Branch for nearly 1.5 miles on its way to meet the Appalachian National Scenic Trail atop the ridge. The 50-foot cascading falls lie halfway up the trail and are best viewed after leaf-off.

Getting There

Directions

From Elizabethton, take TN-37S/US-19E/US 321S to Hampton. At Hampton, turn left ontoTN-67E/US-321S for 0.8 miles to Dennis Cove Rd. Turn right onto Dennis Cove Rd for approx 4.2 miles passing the Dennis Cove Appalachian Trailhead on the left. Continue on Dennis Cove Rd for 0.3 miles to trailhead on right.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 20th, 2025