Waterfall Hikes Near Murphy, NC

1,549 residents
New York Time Zone
68 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Murphy? There are 68 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Murphy. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.0932°N, -84.0280°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Murphy

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

68 of 68 gauged

17 of 68 waterfalls near Murphy are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Amicalola Falls Moderate Cochrans Falls Moderate Anna Ruby Falls Moderate Dukes Creek Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Benton Falls Roaring Berties Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Strong Fairfield Falls Strong High Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Onion Cliff Falls Strong Onion Falls Strong Slatten Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Thurston Hatcher Falls Strong Big Bend Falls Strong Kings Creek Falls Strong Spoonauger Falls Strong Black Falls Moderate Clay Creek Falls Moderate 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 Strong DeSoto Falls Moderate Helton Creek Falls Moderate High Water Falls Moderate Nottely Falls Moderate Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Estatoah Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Timpson Falls Moderate Haynes Falls Roaring Horsetrough Falls Roaring High Falls Low Noontootla Falls Low Sea Creek Falls Low Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Queens Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate Stekoa Falls Strong

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Wed 67°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Fri 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 62°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 62°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 64°F Sunny
Tue 66°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Murphy

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Horsetrough Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Haynes Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Benton Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Strong · 42 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Maidenhair Falls Strong · 99 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Strong · 99 cfs 79th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Murphy (31 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.

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

7.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Sassafras Falls in North Carolina, about 170 feet of drop LiDAR

Sassafras Falls

10.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Murphy (40 waterfalls)

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

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

11 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown

All 68 Waterfalls Near Murphy

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

7.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Sassafras Falls in North Carolina, about 170 feet of drop LiDAR

Sassafras Falls

10.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

11 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bemis Camp Falls in North Carolina, about 173 feet of drop LiDAR

Bemis Camp Falls

13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Santeetlah Bluff Falls in North Carolina, about 257 feet of drop LiDAR

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
0.4 miles Unknown
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

17.4 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

17.6 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

18.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

20 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

21.7 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
0.1 miles Unknown
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

22.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

22.6 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
0.7 miles Unknown
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

23 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

23.3 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

24.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Murphy

Are there free waterfalls near Murphy?

There are 36 free waterfalls near Murphy, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Murphy?

There are 31 easy waterfall hikes near Murphy, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Murphy?

There are 40 dog-friendly waterfalls near Murphy, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Murphy?

There are 46 kid-friendly waterfalls near Murphy, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Murphy?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Murphy, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Murphy?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Murphy?

The tallest waterfall near Murphy is Amicalola Falls at 729 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Murphy?

Yes, 68 waterfalls near Murphy have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Murphy?

The closest waterfall to Murphy is Leatherwood Falls, approximately 7.3 miles away.

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