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 moderate 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

68 waterfalls near Murphy have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low 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 Moderate 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 Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek 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 DeSoto Falls Low Helton Creek Falls Low High Water Falls Low Nottely Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Estatoah Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Timpson Falls Low High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Low Lower Falls Low Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Aft 94°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Sunny
Lab 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Murphy

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Queens Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  5. 5 Fairfield Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Maidenhair Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Murphy (13 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.

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Murphy (43 waterfalls)

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

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

43.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Sassafras Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

35.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 68 Waterfalls Near Murphy

Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

1.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

46.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

46.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Maidenhair Falls

46.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

46.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

46.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

28 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

27.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

3.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

33.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

27.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Slatten Falls

48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schoolhouse Falls waterfall

Schoolhouse Falls

48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

9.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Murphy

Are there free waterfalls near Murphy?

There are 35 free waterfalls near Murphy, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Murphy?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Murphy, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Murphy?

There are 43 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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