Jumps/USA/Colorado/Gross Reservoir
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Gross Reservoir Cliff Diving

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Jump spotSpot Type
WaterWater Type
40 ftJump Height
See notesWater Depth
See notesLedge Approach

PERMISSION REQUIRED*

Alert details for this jump spot

Gross Reservoir is a freshwater reservoir jump spot near Boulder, Colorado. The reported height is about 40 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

PERMISSION REQUIRED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Gross Reservoir as jumpable.

Overview

Jumping at Gross Reservoir: At a Glance

Gross Reservoir is a mountain reservoir with cold water and posted body-contact concerns. Treat this guide as a planning overview, then verify access, water level, landing depth, and exits at the site before considering a jump.

Quick Answer

Gross Reservoir is a freshwater reservoir jump spot near Boulder, Colorado. The reported height is about 40 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

Key Takeaway

PERMISSION REQUIRED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Gross Reservoir as jumpable.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Gross Reservoir

Water Depth

Reservoir depth can change with drawdowns and submerged slopes.

Access

Check current reservoir rules, parking, water-contact restrictions, patrol activity, and shoreline closures.

Approach

Use legal trails, wear sturdy shoes, and scout the reservoir level and exit before approaching any ledge.

Hazards

Restricted water contact, cold water, changing reservoir level, patrols, and hard exits are the main concerns.

Ledge Notes

Granite and reservoir rock can be steep, dusty, and slick near the water.

Safety Notes

Scout with a partner, avoid jumping alone, and leave if restricted water contact, cold water, changing reservoir level, patrols, and hard exits are the main concerns.

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Map location

Gross Reservoir

Boulder, Colorado, United States

39.95838, -105.36409

40 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionColorado
LocationBoulder area
Nearest AddressSee map
Coordinates39.95838, -105.36409
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeJump spot
Water TypeWater
Jump Height40 ft
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally

Look Before You Jump

Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures
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What to know about Cliff jumping at Gross Reservoir.

Gross Reservoir sits around Boulder, Colorado, United States, putting this lake or reservoir spot in the orbit of Boulder and the broader Colorado area of United States. Use the saved coordinates and current map view as a starting point, then confirm the exact approach locally because cliff-jumping access can change around parks, private land, roads, shorelines, and water-management areas.

In northern or mountain climates, spring runoff and cold water can be as important as ledge height. Conditions are not static: rain, snowmelt, drought, changing water levels, current, and weekend crowding can all change what looks like the same jump from one visit to the next. Treat saved route notes as background, not as a present-day clearance to jump.

The main assumed risks include cold or changing lake levels, submerged shelves, boat traffic, difficult exits, and limited rescue access. Access should be treated as conditional until signs, land ownership, permits, and local rules are confirmed. Before anyone climbs to a ledge, inspect the landing zone from the water, identify the exit, look for submerged rocks or debris, and be willing to walk away if the depth, footing, legality, or rescue options are uncertain.

FAQs

Common questions about Cliff Diving at Gross Reservoir.

Is Gross Reservoir safe for cliff jumping?+
Safety depends on current access, water level, landing depth, weather, and exit conditions. Scout in person and skip the spot if anything is unclear.
How high is Gross Reservoir?+
The available height note says about 40 ft. Treat that as an estimate until measured from the exact takeoff point.
What should I check before visiting Gross Reservoir?+
Check legal access, parking, weather, water conditions, landing clearance, and whether you have a reliable way out of the water.

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