Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, WV

342 residents
New_York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklin? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Franklin. These trails range from easy to moderate 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 (1 waterfall)

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

41.5 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 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

44.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
6.8 miles 800 ft
Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

41.5 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

29.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Franklin With Waterfalls

Falls of Seneca waterfall

Falls of Seneca

26.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

44.7 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
6.8 miles 800 ft
Blackwater Falls waterfall

Blackwater Falls

41.5 miles away
West Virginia
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Gibbs Falls waterfall

Gibbs Falls

Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glenn Falls waterfall

Glenn Falls

Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

29.2 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lewis Spring Falls waterfall

Lewis Spring Falls

39.9 miles away
In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.3 miles 990 ft
Dark Hollow Falls waterfall

Dark Hollow Falls

In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
1.4 miles 440 ft
Rose River Falls waterfall

Rose River Falls

In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 910 ft
Goods Falls waterfall

Goods Falls

In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Rock Falls waterfall

Big Rock Falls

In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dry Run Falls waterfall

Dry Run Falls

In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Run Falls waterfall

Jones Run Falls

In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.4 miles 915 ft
Climbing Rose Falls waterfall

Climbing Rose Falls

In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
South River Falls waterfall

South River Falls

In Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Moderate
4.8 miles 1,200 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Franklin, West Virginia

Thorn Spring

2.8 mi 72°F

Thorn Spring flows at 72°F from Thorn Spring Park, a non-profit owned property just 14.5 meters from the road in Pendleton Coun...

Bragg Spring

33.3 mi 75°F

Bragg Spring produces 75-degree water that flows 24.4 degrees above ambient temperature at 2,508 feet elevation in Highland Cou...

Bolar Spring

35.2 mi 73°F

Bolar Spring flows at 73°F near Warm Springs in Bath County, Virginia, emerging 22 degrees above the 51°F ambient temperature a...
Warm Springs

Warm Springs

47.7 mi 95°F

Warm Springs flows at 95 degrees Fahrenheit, producing water 43.7 degrees above ambient temperature at 2,335 feet elevation in ...
Minnehaha Springs

Minnehaha Springs

50.7 mi 70°F

Minnehaha Springs flows at 70°F from a roadside location just 27.5 meters from State Route 92 in Pocahontas County, West Virgin...
Hot Springs

Hot Springs

52.7 mi 106°F

Hot Springs produces 106-degree water that flows 54.4 degrees above ambient temperature at 2,298 feet elevation in Bath County,...

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