Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, NC

4,184 residents
New York Time Zone
100 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklin? There are 100 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Franklin. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.1798°N, -83.3809°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Franklin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

100 of 100 gauged

1 of 100 waterfalls near Franklin is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Bald River Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Berties Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Low Helton Creek Falls Low High Water Falls Low Nottely Falls Low Estatoah Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Timpson Falls Low Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low Soco Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Aft 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 91°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 82°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 89°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Franklin

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Soco Falls Strong · 565 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Queens Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Fairfield Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin (23 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.

45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Franklin (64 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

25.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 100 Waterfalls Near Franklin

7.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
13.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
16.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
17.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
41.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
40.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
22.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
36 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
39.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
24.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
39 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
35.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Franklin

Are there free waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 56 free waterfalls near Franklin, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Franklin?

There are 23 easy waterfall hikes near Franklin, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Franklin?

There are 64 dog-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 69 kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Franklin, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Franklin?

The shortest waterfall hike near Franklin is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Franklin?

The tallest waterfall near Franklin is Raven Cliff Falls at 420 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Franklin?

Yes, 100 waterfalls near Franklin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Franklin?

The closest waterfall to Franklin is Burningtown Falls, approximately 6.3 miles away.

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