Jumps/USA/Utah/Lake Mary
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Lake Mary Cliff Diving

Brighton, Utah, United States

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

PERMISSION REQUIRED*

Alert details for this jump spot

Lake Mary is a freshwater alpine lake jump spot near Brighton, Utah. The reported height is about 60 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

PERMISSION REQUIRED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Lake Mary as jumpable.

Overview

Jumping at Lake Mary: At a Glance

Lake Mary is a Big Cottonwood Canyon watershed lake with a high reported cliff. 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

Lake Mary is a freshwater alpine lake jump spot near Brighton, Utah. The reported height is about 60 ft, but access and landing conditions must be verified on site.

Key Takeaway

PERMISSION REQUIRED: confirm legal access, depth, landing clearance, and a safe exit before treating Lake Mary as jumpable.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Lake Mary

Water Depth

Alpine lake depth, cold shock, and wall clearance must never be assumed.

Access

Follow watershed rules, posted closures, and Brighton-area trail guidance; swimming and jumping may be prohibited.

Approach

Use open trails only and avoid climbing to cliff edges if water contact is restricted.

Hazards

Watershed restrictions, cold water, high ledges, thin-air exertion, and difficult exits are the main concerns.

Ledge Notes

Granite ledges can be steep, slick, and require a strong outward jump.

Safety Notes

Scout with a partner, avoid jumping alone, and leave if watershed restrictions, cold water, high ledges, thin-air exertion, and difficult exits are the main concerns.

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Map location

Lake Mary

Brighton, Utah, United States

40.59817, -111.58290

60 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionUtah
LocationBrighton area
Nearest AddressSee map
Coordinates40.59817, -111.58290
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeJump spot
Water TypeWater
Jump Height60 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 Lake Mary.

Lake Mary sits around Brighton, Utah, United States, putting this lake or reservoir spot in the orbit of Brighton and the broader Utah 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 Lake Mary.

Is Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary?+
The available height note says about 60 ft. Treat that as an estimate until measured from the exact takeoff point.
What should I check before visiting Lake Mary?+
Check legal access, parking, weather, water conditions, landing clearance, and whether you have a reliable way out of the water.

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