Cosby Nature Trail
This easy, level trail forms a short loop though a particularly lush forest.
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Cosby Nature Trail Details
This easy, level trail forms a short loop though a particularly lush forest. The path, which is actually a narrow gravel road, follows Crosby Creek over small footbridges and around small marshes. Lined by towering hemlocks and delicate ferns, the shady, winding trail is known for a gorgeous display of trillium, foamflower, and bleeding heart in the early spring, as well as the abundance of rainbow trout and salamanders inhabit the creek.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1 mile
Estimated time
45 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cosby Nature Trail
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0.1 mi away
Mount Cammerer
Known for its "Yosemite-style" fire tower near its summit.
0.2 mi away
Cosby Campground
Cosby Campground offers a peaceful, shaded retreat for traditional camping within Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
0.3 mi away
Hen Wallow Falls Trail
Leads to one of the most spectacular and unusual falls in the park.
0.4 mi away
Cosby Picnic Area
95 sites, pavilion available, open year-round
