Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, WV

342 residents
New_York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

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.

Located at 38.6452°N, -79.3332°W

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 waterfall

Blackwater Falls

57.8 miles away

West Virginia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

40.1 miles away

Virginia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

42.5 miles away

West 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 waterfall

High Falls

61.2 miles away

West Virginia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 6.8 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

57.8 miles away

West Virginia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

40.1 miles away

Virginia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

42.5 miles away

West Virginia

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

48.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park

Virginia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 990 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Franklin With Waterfalls

Falls of Seneca waterfall

Falls of Seneca

52.2 miles away

West Virginia

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

61.2 miles away

West Virginia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 6.8 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

57.8 miles away

West Virginia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

40.1 miles away

Virginia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

42.5 miles away

West Virginia

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

48.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park

Virginia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 990 ft

Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

47.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park

Virginia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 440 ft

Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

39.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park

Virginia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 910 ft

Goods Falls waterfall

Goods Falls

34.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park

Virginia

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

45.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park

Virginia

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

48.7 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park

Virginia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

44.8 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park

Virginia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

60.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park

Virginia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 915 ft

South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

44.6 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park

Virginia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.8 miles

Elevation Gain: 1200 ft

Mountain Falls waterfall

Mountain Falls

34 miles away

Virginia

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft