Rooster Tail Falls — cliff jumping spot in Sapphire, North Carolina
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Rooster Tail Falls

Sapphire, North Carolina · map view — photos in the app

About this spot

Rooster Tail Falls is a real ~50-foot waterfall deep in the Toxaway River gorge (Toxaway Game Land), confirmed by a detailed hiker trip report at these exact coordinates. The only documented route is a 3.8-mile round trip that traverses above 'Terrifying Falls,' described as a spot where a false step would likely be fatal. This is a single-source, extreme-access location with no swimming or jumping culture on record.

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.

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