Waterfall Hikes Near Cosby, TN

632 residents
New York Time Zone
67 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

67 of 67 gauged

67 waterfalls near Cosby have live flow data today

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Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 59°F

Vet 70°F Sunny
Thu 54°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 44°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 46°F Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sun 52°F Sunny
Mon 54°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 59°F Mostly Sunny Best

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 Thurston Hatcher Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  2. 2 Twin Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  3. 3 Betsy Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  4. 4 Slatten Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  5. 5 Onion Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 Onion Cliff Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cosby (29 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 (35 waterfalls)

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Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

14.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft

All 67 Waterfalls Near Cosby

Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

47.4 miles away
North Carolina
Hard
3.0 miles Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

47.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

47.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

47.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

48.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Murphy Falls in North Carolina, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR

Murphy Falls

49.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

50 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown 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 29 easy waterfall hikes near Cosby, including Bird Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cosby?

There are 35 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cosby, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cosby?

There are 45 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, 67 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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