Jumps/USA/Colorado/Cripple Creek

HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED*

Cripple Creek Cliff Diving

Pike National Forest, Colorado, United States

Jump spotSpot Type

WaterWater Type

80 ftJump Height

See notesWater Depth

See notesLedge Approach

HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED*

Alert details for this jump spot

Cripple Creek is a freshwater creek or quarry-style pool jump spot in Pike National Forest, Colorado. The reported height is up to about 80 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Cripple Creek as jumpable.

Overview

Jumping at Cripple Creek: At a Glance

Cripple Creek is a remote mountain water spot with a very high reported jump height. Treat this guide as a planning overview, then verify access, water level, landing depth, and exit conditions at the site before considering a jump.

Quick Answer

Key Takeaway

HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Cripple Creek as jumpable.

Quick Answer

Key Takeaway

HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Cripple Creek as jumpable.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Cripple Creek

Water Depth

An 80 ft jump requires verified depth, a clear landing zone, and experienced spotters.

Access

Forest-road access may be rough, seasonal, or affected by closures and fire restrictions.

Approach

Plan for a remote walk-in, carry navigation, and scout both the landing and the exit before climbing to any ledge.

Hazards

Altitude, cold water, loose rock, and limited rescue access increase the risk.

Ledge Notes

High ledges can have loose rock, poor footing, and no easy way to step back once committed.

Safety Notes

Scout with a partner, avoid jumping alone, and leave if altitude, cold water, loose rock, and limited rescue access increase the risk.

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Cripple Creek

Pike National Forest, Colorado, United States

39.02567, -105.35470

80 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionColorado

LocationPike National Forest area

Nearest AddressSee map

Coordinates39.02567, -105.35470

DirectionsGoogle Maps

Jump TypeJump spot

Water TypeWater

Jump Height80 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 Cripple Creek.

Cripple Creek sits around Pike National Forest, Colorado, United States, putting this freshwater jump spot in the orbit of Pike National Forest 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.

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