Mooney Falls is located in the Nantahala National Forest Standing Indian Basin area. It's about 9 miles from the Nantahala Woodland Lodge. www.nantahalawoodlandlodge.com. The trailhead is located on F.S. Road 67 about 7 miles beyond the Backcountry Information Station. The trail meanders to the falls through an archway of rhododendron and mountain laurel. Moss-covered chestnut logs, remnants of a bygone era, lie in beds of galax and wildflowers. This trail is a delight to photographers and families who enjoy short hikes. For your safety, do not try to climb the rocks around the waterfall. They are wet and very slippery.
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