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 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

68 of 68 gauged

15 of 68 waterfalls near Murphy are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Strong Amicalola Falls Moderate Cochrans Falls Moderate Anna Ruby Falls Strong Dukes Creek Falls Strong 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 Roaring Berties Falls Moderate Betsy Falls Barely Flowing Fairfield Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Onion Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Onion Falls Barely Flowing Slatten Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thurston Hatcher Falls Barely Flowing Big Bend Falls Moderate Kings Creek Falls Moderate Spoonauger Falls Moderate Black Falls Roaring Clay Creek Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Strong Helton Creek Falls Strong High Water Falls Strong Nottely Falls Strong Estatoah Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Timpson Falls Low Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Strong Wilson Falls Strong Little Creek Falls Strong Lower Falls Barely Flowing Padgett Falls Strong Sids Falls Strong Stekoa Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Thu 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 93°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Murphy

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Benton Falls Roaring · 89 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Abrams Falls Roaring · 805 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Horsetrough Falls Roaring · 115 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Haynes Falls Roaring · 115 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Sea Creek Falls Strong · 500 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 Noontootla Falls Strong · 500 cfs 89th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Murphy (13 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 (43 waterfalls)

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

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

30.8 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

10.5 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

6.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 68 Waterfalls Near Murphy

Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

6.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

40.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

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

High Falls

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

Onion Falls

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

Fairfield Falls

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

Twin Falls

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

Betsy Falls

18.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Maidenhair Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Onion Cliff Falls

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

Spoonauger Falls

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

Kings Creek Falls

20.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

30.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

20.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Slatten Falls

15 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schoolhouse Falls waterfall

Schoolhouse Falls

5.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

24 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Murphy

Are there free waterfalls near Murphy?

There are 35 free waterfalls near Murphy, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Murphy?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Murphy, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Murphy?

There are 43 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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