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Mooney Falls loop from Backcountry Info. Parking
03:08
30.3km
550m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 7, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Nantahala National Forest
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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8.94 km
Mooney Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Tip by
15.3 km
Bearpen Gap
Mountain Pass
30.3 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
19.0 km
10.9 km
329 m
Surfaces
30.3 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,470 m)
Lowest point (1,040 m)
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