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

11 of 66 waterfalls near Cosby are flowing strongly today

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

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Flowing best right now near Cosby

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Abrams Falls Roaring · 721 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Mouse Creek Falls Roaring · 1630 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Little Creek Falls Roaring · 482 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Mingo Falls Roaring · 482 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Grotto Falls Strong · 181 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Falls Strong · 181 cfs 84th 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

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

Mingo Falls

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

Grotto Falls

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

Flat Creek Falls

5.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 66 Waterfalls Near Cosby

Dismal Falls waterfall CC

Dismal Falls

2.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

29.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Buckeye Falls

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

Queens Falls

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

Estatoah Falls

38.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Slick Rock Falls

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

Bird Rock Falls

25.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

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

Spivey Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

9.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

42.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

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

Kings Creek Falls

20.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

42.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

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

Upper Falls

20.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

24.8 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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