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

60 waterfalls near Murphy have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Barely Flowing Berties Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Low Fairfield Falls Low High Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Onion Cliff Falls Low Onion Falls Low Slatten Falls Low Twin Falls Low Thurston Hatcher Falls Low Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Queens Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Low Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 25 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 70°F

Thu 70°F Sunny Best
Fri 80°F Sunny
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 89°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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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

32.4 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

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

Middle Falls

45 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Sassafras Falls

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

Big Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

28.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 60 Waterfalls Near Murphy

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Middle Falls

45 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Sassafras Falls

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

Big Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

28.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

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

Stewart Falls

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

Kennedy Falls

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

Haynes Falls

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

Bald River Falls

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

Sea Creek Falls

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

Lower Falls

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

Nottely Falls

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

Berties Falls

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

Helton Creek Falls

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

High Water Falls

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

DeSoto Falls

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

High Falls

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

Queens Falls

23.6 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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