Mossy Falls is a horse tail waterfall located in Randolph, New Hampshire in the White Mountains on the Short Line Trail in King's Ravine headed up towards Mount Adams and Mount Madison (Both above 5,000' elevation). It is roughly 3 miles from Route 2, from the Appalachia Parking Lot. The hike is moderate to difficult. The fall gets its name from the mossy growth surrounding it in lush green shades.
To get to Mossy Falls by foot:
Hike up the Air Line Trail for 0.9 miles from the Appalachia Parking Lot. Take a slight right at the fork onto the Short Line Trail. Continue for 1.9 miles until you reach Mossy Falls.
To get to the Appalachia Trailhead Parking Area From I-93:
From I-93, take exit 35 (just North of Franconia Notch) or exit 40 if you're coming from the North. You will be on route 115 after exiting the highway. Follow it to route 2, where you will turn right. The parking lot is right on the road. It is a long parking lot, hard to miss. There are generally always cars parked there.
To get to the Appalachia Trailhead Parking Area From Conway:
Take route 16 North until it meets Route 2 in Gorham, NH where you will turn left. You will pass Dolly Copp road. The parking lot will be on the left.
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Mossy Falls on July 25, 2012
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