Cosby Nature Trail

The Cosby Self-Guided Nature Trail is an easy one mile loop trail that offers a glimpse at some of the beauty that can be found within this remote corner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail begins at a small parking area near the Cosby Campground. If the lot is full, there is a large parking area just back down the entrance road.

The Nature Trail is a “self-guided hike,” however, brochures were not available during this visit. Even without a brochure guide, this trail is an enjoyable experience. The Nature Trail takes hikers through some beautiful forested terrain and frequently criss crosses several small streams including gorgeous Cosby Creek.

The trail forms a loop that will take you right back to the parking area. If you are looking to further explore, there are a few other trails in the area including the Low Gap Trail that climbs substantially up to the Appalachian Trail where hikers can then summit Mount Cammerer.