Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, WV

342 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklin? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Franklin. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.6452°N, -79.3332°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Franklin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 24 gauged

7 of 23 waterfalls near Franklin are flowing strongly today

Big Rock Falls Moderate Climbing Rose Falls Moderate Dark Hollow Falls Moderate Goods Falls Moderate Lewis Spring Falls Moderate Rose River Falls Moderate Blackwater Falls Roaring Cedar Falls Strong Jones Run Falls Strong Dry Run Falls Barely Flowing South River Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Seneca Barely Flowing Gibbs Falls Barely Flowing Glenn Falls Barely Flowing Lower Swallow Falls Roaring Muddy Creek Falls Roaring Upper Swallow Falls Roaring Tolliver Falls Roaring Panther Falls Barely Flowing Statons Creek Falls Barely Flowing Tenskwatawa Falls Barely Flowing Tecumseh Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Aft 90°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Franklin

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Blackwater Falls Roaring · 152 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Tolliver Falls Roaring · 359 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Swallow Falls Roaring · 359 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Muddy Creek Falls Roaring · 359 cfs 97th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Swallow Falls Roaring · 359 cfs 97th percentile
  6. 6 Cedar Falls Strong · 219 cfs 77th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin (1 waterfall)

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.

Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

18.3 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Franklin (17 waterfalls)

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

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

West Virginia
Moderate
6.8 miles 800 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

13.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Whitaker Falls

12.9 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Franklin

Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

26.2 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

11.4 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Panther Falls waterfall

Panther Falls

26 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

10.3 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Franklin

Are there free waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Franklin, including Blackwater Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Franklin?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Franklin, including Blackwater Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Franklin?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Big Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Big Rock Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Franklin?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Franklin, including Panther Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Franklin?

The shortest waterfall hike near Franklin is Big Rock Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Franklin?

The tallest waterfall near Franklin is South River Falls at 83 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Franklin?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Franklin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Franklin?

The closest waterfall to Franklin is Falls of Seneca, approximately 15.1 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Franklin, West Virginia

Thorn Spring

2.8 mi 72°F

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Bragg Spring

33.3 mi 75°F

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Bolar Spring

35.2 mi 73°F

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Warm Springs

Warm Springs

47.7 mi 95°F

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Minnehaha Springs

Minnehaha Springs

50.7 mi 70°F

Minnehaha Springs flows at 70°F from a roadside location just 27.5 meters from State Route 92 in Pocahontas County, West Virgin...
Hot Springs

Hot Springs

52.7 mi 106°F

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