Hen Wallow Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

Hen Wallow Falls is a beautiful 90 foot cascading waterfall located in the Cosby area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hen Wallow Falls is one of the highest waterfalls on the Cosby side of the Smokies.

Hen Wallow Falls is only two feet wide at the top of the falls but spreads out to 20 feet at its base. The old-growth forest surrounding Hen Wallow Falls is filled with chestnuts, beeches, oaks, yellow poplars, ancient hemlocks, and tulip trees. Hen Wallow Falls is a favorite spot of manypeople to sit, relax, and enjoy a packed lunch or short forest nap.

Hen Wallow Falls (photo courtesy of Tendashseven)

Directions: From Gatlinburg travel east on Hwy 321 for 19 miles to Cosby, turn right onto Hwy32 and travel 1.5 miles to the road on the right marked "Cosby Campground." A sign for Hen Wallow Falls is just past the picnic area.

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