From the parkway, we wound down US-276 and turned onto Yellow Gap Road, reaching a small parking area about a mile in, where vibrant yellow wildflowers brightened the scene.
Just up the road, we joined the Barnett Branch Trail, turning left to ascend.
More wildflowers were blooming along the trail.
In less than half a mile, we reached the serene Barnett Branch Trail Falls, a hidden gem on a tributary of Barnett Branch.
Its beauty was striking for such an easy hike.
We lingered, clambering over rocks to snap photos before heading back.
Next, we drove to Davidson River Road and parked at Cove Creek Group Camp.
We hiked up the gated road, soon encountering a stunning small waterfall on Cove Creek just before the campground.
From there, we followed Caney Bottom Trail, then connected to Cove Creek Trail. In under a mile, a spur trail led us to Cove Creek Falls.
A light rain fell as we arrived, prompting me to shed my boots and wade for a better view.
Back on the main trail, we let Harper stretch her legs and hike a bit.
About a mile later, we crossed Cove Creek via a bridge and paused for a scenic lunch.
Some mushrooms were popping along here.
Continuing, we looped back via Caney Bottom Trail.
Roughly a mile in, we passed Caney Bottom Falls, but with no safe way down, we settled for a view from the trail.
There was a nice cascade on Caney Bottom Creek downstream of the falls.
The trail led us back to the campground, and we hiked the road to our car just as the rain intensified.
We capped the day with a cozy dinner at Stone Ridge Tavern before returning to the cabin to start packing.
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