About this spot
McGinn Falls is a 66-foot cascade reportedly the tallest named waterfall in Vermont, per regional waterfall catalogs. OSM and satellite imagery confirm a real brook drop at this pin, though the town is actually Mount Tabor rather than East Dorset. It sits in remote Green Mountain National Forest terrain along a small tributary, with no maintained trail, trailhead signage, or trip reports located during research. No swimming or jumping culture is documented anywhere online, and the remoteness plus lack of route information make this a backcountry curiosity rather than a verified swim or jump spot. Treat access, footing, and water conditions as unknown until a documented approach exists.
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.