Jumps/USA/Washington/Smiley Face

DEPTH, ACCESS, AND CONDITIONS UNCONFIRMED*

Smiley Face Cliff Diving

Ellensburg, Washington, United States

Jump spotSpot Type

WaterWater Type

30 ftJump Height

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See notesLedge Approach

DEPTH, ACCESS, AND CONDITIONS UNCONFIRMED*

Alert details for this jump spot

Smiley Face can help with cliff jumping research around Ellensburg, Washington, United States, but the spot still needs in-person checks for access, water depth, hazards, and a practical exit.

Scout Smiley Face first and be willing to walk away. Unclear water, weak footing, posted restrictions, or a difficult exit should end the plan.

Overview

Jumping at Smiley Face: At a Glance

Smiley Face is a Ellensburg, Washington, United States freshwater cliff jumping spot in Ellensburg, Washington, United States. Use it as a planning starting point for experienced swimmers, then confirm the legal access, water level, landing zone, and exit before anyone thinks about jumping.

Quick Answer

Smiley Face can help with cliff jumping research around Ellensburg, Washington, United States, but the spot still needs in-person checks for access, water depth, hazards, and a practical exit.

Key Takeaway

Scout Smiley Face first and be willing to walk away. Unclear water, weak footing, posted restrictions, or a difficult exit should end the plan.

Quick Answer

Smiley Face can help with cliff jumping research around Ellensburg, Washington, United States, but the spot still needs in-person checks for access, water depth, hazards, and a practical exit.

Key Takeaway

Scout Smiley Face first and be willing to walk away. Unclear water, weak footing, posted restrictions, or a difficult exit should end the plan.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Smiley Face

Water Depth

Water depth at Smiley Face is not guaranteed by saved site details. Probe visually and physically where appropriate, and remember that water level, clarity, current, and debris can change between visits.

Access

Confirm that Smiley Face is open and that the route in is allowed before entering the area. The nearest saved address is Washington 821 Ellensburg, WA United States, but the legal entry may differ from the mapped point. Respect closures, private property, posted rules, and parking limits.

Approach

Approach Smiley Face with enough time to inspect the whole route. Watch for loose rock, wet footing, steep banks, vegetation, private boundaries, and any place where the return route would be harder than the entry.

Hazards

Common hazards at Smiley Face include uncertain depth, submerged obstacles, slick takeoffs, difficult exits, changing water movement, weather shifts, and possible access restrictions.

Ledge Notes

Treat every ledge at Smiley Face as condition-dependent. Check traction, slope, clearance from the wall, takeoff space, and whether there is room to stop safely if the jump does not feel right.

Safety Notes

Smiley Face needs a conservative safety check every visit. Inspect the landing zone, the path back out, nearby traffic, weather exposure, slippery rock, and any signs of changing water before deciding whether the area is appropriate.

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Smiley Face

Ellensburg, Washington, United States

46.85486, -120.47461

30 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionWashington

LocationEllensburg area

Nearest AddressSee map

Coordinates46.85486, -120.47461

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 Smiley Face.

Smiley Face sits around Ellensburg, Washington, United States, putting this jump spot in the orbit of Ellensburg and the broader Washington 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 assumed risks include unknown depth, changing water levels, unstable footing, hard landings, 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 Smiley Face.

Is Smiley Face currently verified for cliff jumping?+

Smiley Face is not a substitute for current local verification. Confirm the access rules, water depth, hazards, and exit route in person before considering any jump.

What are the main checks at Smiley Face?+

Check water clarity, landing depth, submerged obstacles, takeoff footing, weather, water movement, boat or swimmer traffic, and whether the area is legally open.

What water setting should I expect at Smiley Face?+

Smiley Face is associated with saltwater. Use that as general context only because natural water can change quickly.