Waterfall Hikes Near Murphy, NC

1,549 residents
New York Time Zone
68 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Murphy? There are 68 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Murphy. 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 35.0932°N, -84.0280°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Murphy

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

68 of 68 gauged

68 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 Moderate Berties Falls Barely Flowing 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 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 Moderate DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway 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 Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 71°F

Fri 72°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sat 71°F Sunny Best
Sun 70°F Sunny
Mon 71°F Sunny
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 72°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Murphy

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Slatten Falls Moderate · 263 cfs 65th percentile
  2. 2 Onion Falls Moderate · 263 cfs 65th percentile
  3. 3 Onion Cliff Falls Moderate · 263 cfs 65th percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Moderate · 263 cfs 65th percentile
  5. 5 Betsy Falls Moderate · 263 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 263 cfs 65th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Murphy (31 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.

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

7.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Sassafras Falls in North Carolina, about 170 feet of drop LiDAR

Sassafras Falls

10.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Murphy (40 waterfalls)

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

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

11 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown

All 68 Waterfalls Near Murphy

Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

24.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

26.3 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

26.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Noontootla Falls in Georgia, about 284 feet of drop LiDAR

Noontootla Falls

26.9 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

27.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

27.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

28 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

29.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

29.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

31.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

31.8 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

33 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Timpson Falls in Georgia, about 174 feet of drop LiDAR

Timpson Falls

33.1 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

33.9 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

34.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

34.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

34.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

36.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Murphy

Are there free waterfalls near Murphy?

There are 36 free waterfalls near Murphy, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Murphy?

There are 31 easy waterfall hikes near Murphy, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Murphy?

There are 40 dog-friendly waterfalls near Murphy, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Murphy?

There are 46 kid-friendly waterfalls near Murphy, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Murphy?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow 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, 68 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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