Mooney Falls

photo taken 5/15/2004

Location: North Carolina
Note: Eric had to climb on a large rock to get this shot.
Directions: Take Hwy 64 about 7.5 miles past the Rufus Morgan Falls turnoff (Old Murphy Rd) and make a left at the sign to Standing Indian Campground. After about 2 miles turn right at the sign for Standing Indian Campground. (You'll pass Rainbow Springs Campground on the right after 0.7 miles.) Follow this road for about 7.5 miles to the marked trailhead for Mooney Falls on the right. (You'll pass the trailhead for Big Laurel Falls after 7 miles.) Follow the fairly easy switchbacked trail downhill for 0.25 miles to the falls.
GPS: 35.026737,-83.507579 (approx.)