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DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS*

Furlongs Cliff Diving

East Durham, New York, United States

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

DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS*

Alert details for this jump spot

Furlongs is a freshwater creek jump spot near East Durham, New York. The reported height is about 30 ft from cliffs, with a higher bridge nearby, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Furlongs as jumpable.

Overview

Jumping at Furlongs: At a Glance

Furlongs is a creek and bridge area near Stone Bridge Road. 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

Furlongs is a freshwater creek jump spot near East Durham, New York. The reported height is about 30 ft from cliffs, with a higher bridge nearby, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

Key Takeaway

DANGEROUS WATER CONDITIONS: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Furlongs as jumpable.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Furlongs

Water Depth

Creek depth can change with rainfall, sediment, and submerged rock.

Access

Confirm parking, bridge rules, and private-property boundaries before entering the area.

Approach

Scout the creek from the bank, avoid traffic and guardrails, and choose only clear legal takeoffs.

Hazards

Bridge impact risk, current, hidden rocks, and roadside access are the main concerns.

Ledge Notes

Cliff and bridge edges are narrow, wet, and not equally suitable for entry.

Safety Notes

Scout with a partner, avoid jumping alone, and leave if bridge impact risk, current, hidden rocks, and roadside access are the main concerns.

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Map location

Furlongs

East Durham, New York, United States

42.37860, -74.14590

30 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionNew York
LocationEast Durham area
Nearest AddressSee map
Coordinates42.37860, -74.14590
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeJump spot
Water TypeWater
Jump Height30 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 Furlongs.

Furlongs sits around East Durham, New York, United States, putting this structure-adjacent water spot in the orbit of East Durham and the broader New York 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 Furlongs.

Is Furlongs 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 Furlongs?+
The available height note says about 30 ft from cliffs, with a higher bridge nearby. Treat that as an estimate until measured from the exact takeoff point.
What should I check before visiting Furlongs?+
Check legal access, parking, weather, water conditions, landing clearance, and whether you have a reliable way out of the water.

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