The Best Hiking in Hampton

From Hampton, Tennessee, take US-321S for about 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Dennis Cove Road and travel for 4 miles on this steep and very curvy mountain road.  The trailhead is where the Appalachian Trail (AT) crosses the road at a small gravel lot on the left.  Take the AT north on the trail lea...

The Hike to Dennis Cove Falls includes three water crossings and passes several small waterfalls. Sturdy cables spanning the width of the water crossings provide a fun way of traversing the creek without wading. It is completely possible to wade through the creek while holding onto the cables for...

Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to Watauga Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hampton, Tennessee.

Laurel Falls via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hampton, Tennessee.

Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to US 19E is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

Mountain River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Little Stoney Creek to Chestnut Flats is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Elizabethton, Tennessee.

The Minga Path Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Johnson City, Tennessee.

Blue 2 Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

Roan Mountain Forest Road Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

Fred Behrend Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

Tom Gray Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

White Rock Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Johnson City, Tennessee.

The White Rock trailhead is less than a 10 minute drive from downtown Johnson City. When pulling up Highbridge Road, take a left at the fork. You will shortly encounter a vehicle gate where you will park to the side of the road (do not block the yellow vehicle gate). You have the option to walk ...

Tip Top rests on one of the highest points of Buffalo Mountain. The overlook features tree coverage perfect for hammocking and benches while providing views of Downtown Johnson City as well as the other side of the mountain range. The hike from the trailhead to Tip Top is moderately steep. The tr...

Fork Knob, White Rock and The Noggin Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Johnson City, Tennessee.