About this spot
A well-documented 15-20 ft waterfall off NC-281 south of Sapphire in Pisgah/Nantahala National Forest, reached via a short (~0.3 mi) trail from a gravel pull-off about 3.7 miles south of the US-64/281 junction, marked with orange ribbons. Multiple trip reports, videos and photos confirm it, but none describe swimming or jumping—the base is described as wet and slippery, reading as a scenic-viewing stop rather than a swim hole.
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.