Waterfall Hikes Near Cosby, TN

632 residents
New York Time Zone
66 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ramsey Cascades is the reason waterfall people know Cosby. The trailhead is a short drive over in Greenbrier, then eight miles round trip and 2,200 feet of climb to the tallest falls in the Smokies, 100 feet of water over boulders. Mouse Creek Falls out at Big Creek asks less, 4.2 miles with 600 feet of gain and swimming in the creek along the way. Sixty-six falls land inside the radius. Mingo Falls on the Cherokee side of the mountains runs 120 feet and takes under half a mile of walking.

Located at 35.7952°N, -83.2457°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cosby

Today's Conditions

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Water Flow

66 of 66 gauged

66 waterfalls near Cosby have live flow data today

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Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Tod 92°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 88°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cosby

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Queens Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate · 106 cfs 60th percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Moderate · 106 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 Betsy Falls Moderate · 106 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Slatten Falls Moderate · 106 cfs 60th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cosby (13 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cosby (41 waterfalls)

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Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

19.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

15.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

41.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

11.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 66 Waterfalls Near Cosby

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

2.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Slatten Falls

48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Vernal Falls

0.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Vernal Falls

47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

44.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

4.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

12.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

1.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

25.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

23.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

26.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

13.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

13.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Maidenhair Falls

46.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

46.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schoolhouse Falls waterfall

Schoolhouse Falls

48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cosby

Are there free waterfalls near Cosby?

There are 44 free waterfalls near Cosby, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cosby?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Cosby, including Courthouse Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cosby?

There are 41 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cosby, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cosby?

There are 44 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cosby, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cosby?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cosby, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cosby?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cosby is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cosby?

The tallest waterfall near Cosby is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cosby?

Yes, 66 waterfalls near Cosby have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cosby?

The closest waterfall to Cosby is Ramsey Cascades, approximately 6.5 miles away.

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