Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, WV
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklin? Luckily, there are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Franklin, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. 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.
Map of Waterfalls Near Franklin
Find waterfalls to hike near Franklin
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin (4 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.

Blackwater Falls
13.4 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Gibbs Falls
16.7 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Whitaker Falls
31.1 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Franklin (10 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

High Falls
19 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 6.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Blackwater Falls
13.4 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Gibbs Falls
16.7 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Whitaker Falls
31.1 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lewis Spring Falls
20.2 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 990 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Franklin With Waterfalls

Falls of Seneca
27.5 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls
19 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 6.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Blackwater Falls
13.4 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Gibbs Falls
16.7 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Whitaker Falls
31.1 miles awayWest Virginia
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lewis Spring Falls
20.2 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 990 ft

Dark Hollow Falls
21.2 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 440 ft

Rose River Falls
39.6 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 910 ft

Goods Falls
42.6 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Cedar Falls
11.8 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Big Rock Falls
20.1 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Dry Run Falls
12.2 miles away
Jones Run Falls
12.9 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 915 ft

South River Falls
14.2 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 1200 ft

Mountain Falls
66.1 miles awayVirginia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft