About this spot
Tributary Three Falls is a mapped waterfall on a side tributary in the Tanasee Creek/Cavern Falls gorge complex within Nantahala National Forest, confirmed by hydrography data at this exact location. It sits well off any marked trail in dense, steep forest; there is no public trip report, photo, or forum mention of anyone swimming or jumping here. Treat the name as a descriptive/mapping label rather than an established local name, and expect a genuine bushwhack to reach it.
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.