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

Find waterfalls to hike near Murphy

🚗 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

7.4 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

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

Upper Falls

7.4 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 waterfall

Sassafras Falls

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

Big Falls

North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bemis Camp Falls waterfall

Bemis Camp Falls

45.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Murphy With Waterfalls

Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall

Stekoa Falls

23.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thurston Hatcher Falls waterfall

Thurston Hatcher Falls

42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

0.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

1.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

44.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

16.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

44.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

12.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

0.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

26.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall

Kings Creek Falls

36.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

31.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Slatten Falls waterfall

Slatten Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

21.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

22.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

35.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

40.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Padgett Falls waterfall

Padgett Falls

37.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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