Jumps/USA/Colorado/Green Mountain Reservoir
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Green Mountain Reservoir Cliff Diving

Silverthorne, Colorado, United States

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

HIGH JUMP / DEPTH CHECK NEEDED*

Alert details for this jump spot

Green Mountain Reservoir is a lake cliff / bluff near Silverthorne, Colorado, United States. Verify access, posted rules, water depth, hazards, and exit conditions before treating it as jumpable.

the 90-foot height reference matters less than current access, landing-zone depth, water conditions, and a dependable exit route.

Overview

Jumping at Green Mountain Reservoir: At a Glance

Green Mountain Reservoir is a lake or reservoir cliff-diving lead near Silverthorne, Colorado, United States. The useful planning context is the water body, possible 90-foot height reference, boat or shoreline access, and the need to verify lake level before trusting any landing zone.

Quick Answer

Green Mountain Reservoir is a lake cliff / bluff near Silverthorne, Colorado, United States. Verify access, posted rules, water depth, hazards, and exit conditions before treating it as jumpable.

Key Takeaway

the 90-foot height reference matters less than current access, landing-zone depth, water conditions, and a dependable exit route.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Green Mountain Reservoir

Water Depth

No current depth is verified for the exact landing zone. Lake level, drawdown, boat wake, submerged timber, rock shelves, and seasonal clarity can change the usable depth.

Access

Confirm public access, land manager rules, posted signs, parking, and any seasonal restrictions before visiting Green Mountain Reservoir. Do not assume informal routes are open or permitted.

Approach

Use verified public shoreline, marina, trail, or boat-ramp access only. Confirm rules before relying on informal shoreline paths or boat-only routes.

Hazards

Variable lake level, boat traffic, wakes, submerged timber or rock, slippery shoreline, long swim distance, weather exposure, and limited rescue access.

Ledge Notes

Shear Drop Off is the local ledge label attached to this spot. Use it for orientation only after confirming the takeoff, landing zone, water depth, and exit route.

Safety Notes

Changing lake level, boat traffic, submerged trees or rocks, slippery shoreline, long swims, weather exposure, and limited rescue access are the main concerns.

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Map location

Green Mountain Reservoir

Silverthorne, Colorado, United States

39.85575, -106.27046

90 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionColorado
LocationSilverthorne area
Nearest AddressSee map
Coordinates39.85575, -106.27046
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeJump spot
Water TypeWater
Jump Height90 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 Green Mountain Reservoir.

Green Mountain Reservoir sits around Silverthorne, Colorado, United States, putting this lake or reservoir spot in the orbit of Silverthorne 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 Green Mountain Reservoir.

Is Green Mountain Reservoir a confirmed cliff-diving spot?+
Green Mountain Reservoir is best treated as a planning lead near Silverthorne, Colorado, United States. Confirm current access, posted rules, water depth, hazards, and exit conditions before considering any jump.
How high is the jump at Green Mountain Reservoir?+
The current planning data carries a 90-foot height reference. Treat that as unverified until the exact takeoff and landing zone are checked under current conditions.
How deep is the water at Green Mountain Reservoir?+
No current depth is verified for the exact landing zone. Lake level, drawdown, boat wake, submerged timber, rock shelves, and seasonal clarity can change the usable depth.
What are the main hazards at Green Mountain Reservoir?+
Variable lake level, boat traffic, wakes, submerged timber or rock, slippery shoreline, long swim distance, weather exposure, and limited rescue access.
What should I verify before visiting Green Mountain Reservoir?+
Check public access, posted signs, parking, land manager rules, weather, water level, landing-zone clearance, submerged hazards, and the exit route. If any of those are unclear, do not treat the spot as jumpable.

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