About this spot
Big Dog Falls (Smith Pond Brook Falls) is a roughly 30-foot drop in a narrow, steep-walled ravine in the Smith Pond Shaker Forest, Enfield, NH, reached via a 0.4-mile spur off the Smith Pond trail network (parking at the trailhead behind Lakeview Condominiums, Smith Pond Road near I-89 Exit 15). It's a photography and hiking destination rather than a documented swimming/jumping spot — rocks are steep and often wet, and slopes exceed 65% off-trail. Treat it as a scenic overlook, not a plunge pool.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.