Waterfall Hikes Near Murphy, NC

1,549 residents
New York Time Zone
60 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Murphy? There are 60 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

60 of 60 gauged

7 of 60 waterfalls near Murphy are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Amicalola Falls Low Cochrans Falls Low Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate 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 Benton 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 Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Low Clay Creek Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Low DeSoto Falls Moderate Helton Creek Falls Moderate High Water Falls Moderate Nottely Falls Moderate Estatoah Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Timpson Falls Moderate Haynes Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Queens Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Little Creek Falls Roaring Padgett Falls Low Sids Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Moderate

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 91°F

Aft 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Murphy

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Wilson Falls Roaring · 675 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Laurel Falls Roaring · 675 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Abrams Falls Roaring · 790 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Little Creek Falls Roaring · 337 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Queens Falls Roaring · 665 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Kennedy Falls Roaring · 665 cfs 94th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Murphy (10 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

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Murphy (37 waterfalls)

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

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

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

Middle Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Sassafras Falls

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

Big Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 60 Waterfalls Near Murphy

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

46.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Sassafras Falls

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

Big Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

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

Stewart Falls

9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

47.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

32.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

15.7 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

31.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

45.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

33.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

45.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

44.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

44.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

32.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

46.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Murphy

Are there free waterfalls near Murphy?

There are 31 free waterfalls near Murphy, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Murphy?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Murphy, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Murphy?

There are 37 dog-friendly waterfalls near Murphy, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Murphy?

There are 40 kid-friendly waterfalls near Murphy, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Murphy?

There is 1 waterfall that allows 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, 60 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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