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

14 of 100 waterfalls near Franklin are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Strong Anna Ruby Falls Moderate Dukes Creek Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Low Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Berties Falls Moderate 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 Low Kings Creek Falls Low Spoonauger Falls Low Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing 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 Cascade Falls Roaring Toccoa Falls Roaring Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Low Dill Falls Low Lower Vernal Falls Low Second Falls Low Yellowstone Falls Low Woodfin Falls Low Upper Vernal Falls Low Upper Falls Low DeSoto Falls Strong Helton Creek Falls Strong High Water Falls Strong Nottely Falls Strong Estatoah Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Strong Laurel Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Ramsey Cascades Strong Wilson Falls Strong Haynes Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Strong Mingo Falls Strong Slicking Falls Low Stekoa Falls Moderate Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 91°F

Thu 88°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Franklin

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Abrams Falls Roaring · 636 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Mouse Creek Falls Roaring · 1630 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Toccoa Falls Roaring · 39 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Roaring · 39 cfs 92nd percentile
  5. 5 Little Creek Falls Strong · 447 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Mingo Falls Strong · 447 cfs 82nd 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.

48.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
35.6 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.

6.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 100 Waterfalls Near Franklin

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
23.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
4.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
47.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
7.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
5.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
36.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
1.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
10.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
21.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
10.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
34 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
9.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
26.1 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 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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