Monday morning, we checked out of the hotel and headed to Dennis Cove Recreation Area. After parking next to the bridge over Laurel Fork, we set off on Laurel Fork Trail (#39) that followed its namesake upstream.
After about half a mile, we came to the first crossing. Once again, the water level was way up and it didn't seem safe with the dog. We should have learned our lessen at Gentry Creek Falls.
So we headed back to the parking area and got on Coon Den Falls Trail (#37). Some hoary skullcap was blooming along the trail.
The rerouted trail followed the road then headed up Coon Den Branch. There were some nice cascades before reaching the falls.
A short spur led to the 50-foot Coon Den Falls.
The lighting wasn't great, but it was really flowing.
After some pictures, I continued on the trail up to the Appalachian Trail. I could see the top of the waterfall from the trail but there was too much foliage for a good view. Once at the AT, I headed back.
From here, we started making our way home. We stopped for dinner at Dooley's Tavern in Wilkesboro, then finished up the drive.
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