Photo: Pete Seabolt · CC BY 3.0Mooney Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A 2-tier tiered on Hemp Patch Branch aka Mooney Creek.
The details
- Tiers
- 2 drops
- Type
- Tiered
- Watercourse
- Hemp Patch Branch aka Mooney Creek
- Coordinates
- 35.02861, -83.4975
About Mooney Falls
Mooney Falls is a 15-foot tiered in North Carolina, on Hemp Patch Branch aka Mooney Creek. The water falls in 2 distinct tiers.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Mooney Falls 6.9/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Mooney Falls?
Mooney Falls drops about 15 feet across 2 tiers, in North Carolina.
Where is Mooney Falls?
Mooney Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at 35.02861, -83.4975.
Is Mooney Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.9/10.
Gear for the trip
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