Cliff Jumping & Diving at Adams Falls in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania

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Adams Creek Falls sits in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area between Milford and Dingmans Ferry, PA, reached by a short trail off US-209 to a small, frequently-ticketed pullout lot. The creek drops through a series of ledges commonly cited at roughly 20-60 ft, though exact heights and pool depth are unconfirmed and vary by source. The National Park Service explicitly prohibits swimming and cliff jumping here, and for good reason: the landing pool is shallow with submerged rock, the water runs cold, and rescue crews report injuries -- including serious falls requiring helicopter evacuation -- most summers. The trail has also seen storm-damage closures in the past. Treat this as a scenic overlook, not a jump spot, and check current NPS alerts before visiting.

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.

Adams Falls

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