Three Pools Cliff Diving

Depth at Three Pools should be treated as unverified until checked in person. Probe the landing zone from water level, account for seasonal water changes, and avoid jumping when the bottom, current, or exit is unclear.

Confirm public access for Three Pools before you go. Parking, shoreline entry, park rules, private property boundaries, and seasonal closures can change independently of the saved spot record.

Use Gates, OR, United States as the orientation area, then walk the approach slowly enough to identify the legal entry, the takeoff, the landing zone, and the exit. Avoid improvised routes across unstable banks, wet rock, or restricted land.

Primary hazards include slick approach rock, variable plunge-pool depth, current, debris, and difficult exits near moving water. Conditions can change quickly, so reassess the site each visit instead of relying on old reports or photos.

Inspect the ledge before using it. A usable takeoff should be dry, stable, free of loose rock, and aligned with a clear landing zone; wet, sloped, crowded, or crumbling edges are a reason to back off.

Three Pools needs an on-site safety check every visit. Look for changing water levels, submerged rocks, shallow shelves, strong current, boat traffic, surf, or debris before anyone climbs to a ledge.