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Summary: This backpack trip offers many different experiences and I'll try to highlight these to coincide with the waypoints on the map. You will spend a few hours to arrange the car shuttle so the low mileage day will be day 1. At 1.7 mi you reach the side trail to Coon Den Falls and 2.6 mi R/T to falls. At 2.8 you reach White Rocks Mt and a spur trail leads to the tower for views. At 5.8 is the Moreland Gap Shelter if you choose to stay here or there is a campsite at 7.3 mi. Day 2 begins will easy ridge walking for about 6 mi until you reach Walnut Mt Rd. From here it will descend through wooded acreage until you reach US19E. Trailhead: Dennis Cove Trailhead: From junction of US19E at Hampton, head 0.8 mi E on US321/TN 67. Turn R onto USFS 50 (Dennis Cove RD) at Citizens Bank for 4.0 mi to USFS Dennis Cove parking on L. AT going south climbs road bank across from parking lot. US19E Trailhead: From junction of US19E and TN143 in Roan Mtn TN continue south on 19E for 3.9 mi to a small turnout on right. This is a car shuttle backpack. The hike is described as north to south. Shuttle info: http://www.appalachiantrail.org (Lat:36.26352 Lon:-82.12757) Trail Guides for AT Dennis Cove to US19E: Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Georgia North Carolina Tennessee (Exploring the Appalachian Trail) by Doris Gove (Stackpole Books) White Blaze Fever by Bill Schutte (Virtualbookworm.com) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Unaka Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest, 423-743-4452 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Bobby Trotter, who has posted 74 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Tennessee Hiking, Tennessee Trails, Tennessee Hikes, Carter County Hiking, Carter County Trails, Carter County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
