Jumps/USA/Colorado/The Hole

DEPTH, ACCESS, AND CONDITIONS UNCONFIRMED*

The Hole Cliff Diving

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Jump spotSpot Type

WaterWater Type

20 ftJump Height

See notesWater Depth

See notesLedge Approach

DEPTH, ACCESS, AND CONDITIONS UNCONFIRMED*

Alert details for this jump spot

The Hole can help with cliff jumping research around Boulder, Colorado, United States, but it still needs current checks for access, depth, hazards, and the exit route.

Scout The Hole conservatively. If depth, footing, permissions, water movement, or the exit are uncertain, do not jump.

Overview

Jumping at The Hole: At a Glance

The Hole is a Boulder, Colorado, United States lake or swimming-hole spot in Boulder, Colorado, United States. Use it as a planning reference for experienced swimmers, then verify legal access, water level, landing depth, takeoff footing, and the exit route on site before considering any jump.

Quick Answer

The Hole can help with cliff jumping research around Boulder, Colorado, United States, but it still needs current checks for access, depth, hazards, and the exit route.

Key Takeaway

Scout The Hole conservatively. If depth, footing, permissions, water movement, or the exit are uncertain, do not jump.

Quick Answer

The Hole can help with cliff jumping research around Boulder, Colorado, United States, but it still needs current checks for access, depth, hazards, and the exit route.

Key Takeaway

Scout The Hole conservatively. If depth, footing, permissions, water movement, or the exit are uncertain, do not jump.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at The Hole

Water Depth

Water depth at The Hole is not guaranteed by saved details. Check the intended landing zone directly and remember that level, clarity, flow, surge, and debris can change between visits.

Access

Confirm that The Hole is open and that the route in is allowed before entering the area. The nearest saved address is Canyon Blvd Boulder, CO United States, but legal entry may differ from the mapped point. Respect closures, private property, posted rules, and parking limits.

Approach

Approach The Hole slowly enough to inspect the full route in and out. Watch for loose rock, slick footing, steep banks, vegetation, private boundaries, and any section that would be difficult to reverse safely.

Hazards

Likely hazards at The Hole include uncertain depth, submerged obstacles, slick or uneven takeoffs, difficult exits, changing water movement, weather shifts, and possible access restrictions.

Ledge Notes

Treat every takeoff at The Hole as condition-dependent. Confirm traction, slope, wall clearance, room to stop, and whether the ledge still feels controlled once you are standing on it.

Safety Notes

The Hole requires a fresh safety check every visit. Inspect the landing zone, takeoff footing, water clarity, current or surge, nearby traffic, weather exposure, and the route back out before making any decision.

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Map location

The Hole

Boulder, Colorado, United States

40.01705, -105.27339

20 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionColorado

LocationBoulder area

Nearest AddressSee map

Coordinates40.01705, -105.27339

DirectionsGoogle Maps

Jump TypeJump spot

Water TypeWater

Jump Height20 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 The Hole.

The Hole sits around Boulder, Colorado, United States, putting this waterfall or plunge-pool 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 The Hole.

Is The Hole verified for cliff jumping right now?+

The Hole should not be treated as verified until you confirm current access, landing depth, hazards, and local rules in person.

What should I check first at The Hole?+

Check legal access, takeoff footing, landing depth, submerged obstacles, weather, water movement, nearby traffic, and whether there is a reliable way back out.

What kind of water setting is The Hole?+

The Hole is associated with freshwater. Use that as broad context only because natural water can change quickly.