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DEPTH, ACCESS, AND CONDITIONS UNCONFIRMED*

Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness Cliff Diving

Ticonderoga, New York, United States

Jump spotSpot Type

WaterWater Type

40 ftJump Height

See notesWater Depth

See notesLedge Approach

DEPTH, ACCESS, AND CONDITIONS UNCONFIRMED*

Alert details for this jump spot

Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness can be used for cliff jumping research around Ticonderoga, New York, United States, but only after checking access, depth, hazards, and the exit route on site.

Do not treat Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness as a guaranteed jump. Scout the water and access first, and skip it when visibility, flow, waves, or permissions are uncertain.

Overview

Jumping at Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness: At a Glance

Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness is a Ticonderoga, New York, United States lake or swimming-hole spot in Ticonderoga, New York, United States. Treat it as a scout-first cliff diving stop: access, water level, current, landing depth, and the exit line should all be checked in person before anyone considers jumping.

Quick Answer

Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness can be used for cliff jumping research around Ticonderoga, New York, United States, but only after checking access, depth, hazards, and the exit route on site.

Key Takeaway

Do not treat Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness as a guaranteed jump. Scout the water and access first, and skip it when visibility, flow, waves, or permissions are uncertain.

Quick Answer

Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness can be used for cliff jumping research around Ticonderoga, New York, United States, but only after checking access, depth, hazards, and the exit route on site.

Key Takeaway

Do not treat Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness as a guaranteed jump. Scout the water and access first, and skip it when visibility, flow, waves, or permissions are uncertain.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness

Water Depth

Depth at Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness is not guaranteed by saved notes. Check the landing zone every visit because floods, drought, tides, releases, and debris can change the safe water column.

Access

Confirm that Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness is currently open and that the route in is allowed before entering the area. The nearest saved address is Rock Pond Ticonderoga, NY United States, but access can differ from the mapped point. Respect closures, private property, posted rules, and parking limits.

Approach

Approach Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness slowly enough to inspect footing, wet rock, loose dirt, changing water level, and the return route. Do not rely on a jump line unless you can also see a practical way back out.

Hazards

Primary hazards at Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness include uncertain depth, underwater obstacles, slippery takeoffs, hard exits, changing water movement, weather shifts, and possible access restrictions.

Ledge Notes

Treat every ledge at Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness as variable. Inspect the takeoff for traction, slope, loose rock, clearance from the wall, and enough room to stop if the jump does not feel right.

Safety Notes

Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness needs a full visual inspection before any jump: look for shallow shelves, submerged debris, changing current, boat traffic, wave surge, and a clean swim-out or climb-out line.

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Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness

Ticonderoga, New York, United States

43.85234, -73.59598

40 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionNew York

LocationTiconderoga area

Nearest AddressSee map

Coordinates43.85234, -73.59598

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 Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness.

Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness sits around Ticonderoga, New York, United States, putting this quarry-water spot in the orbit of Ticonderoga 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 Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness.

Is Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness a verified place to cliff jump?+

Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness should be treated as an unverified cliff jumping location until you confirm current access, water depth, hazards, and local rules in person.

What should I check before jumping at Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness?+

Check the landing zone, water movement, submerged rocks or debris, takeoff footing, exit route, weather, and whether the area is open to the public.

What kind of water is at Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness?+

Rock Pond Jump, Pharoah Lake Wilderness is associated with freshwater. Conditions can vary quickly, so use the saved location context as a starting point rather than a current safety report.