Murphy River Walk
This beautiful greenway follows the Valley River and the Hiwassee River surrounding the historic town center of Murphy, North Carolina. The 4-mile walking trail includes a center loop at the confluence of these two rivers on the backwaters of Lake Hiwassee. Whether you take the trail on foot or put in for an easy paddle along the canoe trails, you'll enjoy the ecology and cultural heritage along the way.
The map of the walking trail can be downloaded from here:
Hiking Trails
Panther Top Lookout
Murphy River Walk
Piney Knob Trails
Turtletown Creek Falls
White Water Rafting
There are several locations available. These are seasonal attractions so please contact them directly and make reservations prior to booking if you planning on this activity. There are additional places the further out you adventure as these are just the closest places to your vacation destination.
Carolina Outfitters White Water Rafting
715 US-19, Topton, NC 28781 carolinaoutfitters.com (828) 488-6345
Whitewater Express
19355 US-19, Andrews, NC 28901 whitewaterexpress.com (828) 321-5752
Paddle Inn Rafting Company
14611 US-19, Bryson City, NC 28713 paddleinnrafting.com (828) 488-9651
Endless River Adventures
14157 W Hwy 19, Bryson City, NC 28713 endlessriveradventures.com (828) 488-6199
Boat Rentals
Mountain View Marina
200 Dean Aldrich Dr, Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5451
Valley River Arts Guild
33 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
828-360-3038
Cherokee Historical Museum
87 Peachtree Street
Murphy, NC 28906
828-837-6792
https://townofmurphync.com/for-residents/about-murphy/cherokee-cty-museum
Fires Creek Recreation Area
1767 Fires Creek Wildlife Rd.
Hayesville, NC 28904
Wagon Master Ranch Resort
359 Adventure Ranch Rd.
Murphy, NC 28906
828-494-9521
Bear Creek Adventures Mini Golf and Gem Mining
7289 US-64 W.
Murphy, NC 28906
828-516-1581
https://www.facebook.com/BearCreekAdventuresMiniGolfandGemMining/
Two Crows Farm Alpacas
1495 Boiling Springs Road
Murphy, NC 28906
Call ahead for Reservations. By appointments only.
828-837-1678
Lovely setting with charming animals. Perfect visit for families and agri-tourism enthusiasts. Hand made goods for sale and great photo opportunities. Tours and visits by appointment only. No charge for admission.
