About this spot
Nay Aug Falls is a real 15-foot drop on Roaring Brook inside Scranton's Nay Aug Park, part of a National Natural Landmark gorge. Park in the free lot off Mulberry Street (past the hospital, pool, and zoo) and walk about a half-mile to one of two viewing platforms overlooking the falls and gorge. Jumping is explicitly illegal here: the only legal vantage points are the platforms above, and descending to stream level or entering the water is banned and enforced. The gorge's sheer rock walls and strong currents make self-rescue nearly impossible if something goes wrong — the site has been linked to roughly four dozen deaths since 1890. Treat this as a landmark to view, not a place to swim or jump.
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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