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

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

66 of 66 gauged

66 waterfalls near Cosby have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate Berties Falls Low Betsy Falls Low Fairfield Falls Low High Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Onion Cliff Falls Low Onion Falls Low Slatten Falls Low Twin Falls Low Thurston Hatcher Falls Low Big Bend Falls Low Kings Creek Falls Low Spoonauger Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Blue Sea Falls Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Low Burningtown Falls Low Cullasaja Falls Low Dry Falls Low Glen Falls Low Highlands Falls Low Satulah Falls Low Buckeye Falls Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Low Flat Creek Falls Low Grotto Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate High Falls Low Laughing Falls Low Looking Glass Falls Low Slick Rock Falls Low Little Creek Falls Moderate Mingo Falls Moderate Lower Falls Low Queens Falls Low Lower Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Low Soco Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 72°F

Tod 72°F Sunny Best
Mon 74°F Sunny
Tue 81°F Sunny
Wed 84°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 81°F Chance Rain Showers

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 Mitchell Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 Murphy Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 39th percentile
  3. 3 Blue Sea Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 39th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 39th percentile
  5. 5 Crabtree Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 39th percentile
  6. 6 Roaring Spout Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 39th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cosby (28 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

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

Mingo Falls

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

Grotto Falls

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

Flat Creek Falls

15.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 66 Waterfalls Near Cosby

Dismal Falls waterfall CC

Dismal Falls

41.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Buckeye Falls in Tennessee, about 477 feet of drop LiDAR

Buckeye Falls

42.7 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

42.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

43.5 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Slick Rock Falls waterfall

Slick Rock Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

44.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

44.6 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

45.3 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
0.1 miles Unknown
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

45.9 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

46.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

46.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

46.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Roaring Spout Falls in North Carolina, about 273 feet of drop LiDAR

Roaring Spout Falls

46.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

46.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

46.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

47.4 miles away
North Carolina
Hard
3.0 miles Unknown

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 28 easy waterfall hikes near Cosby, including Bird Rock 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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