The Best Cliff Jumping Spots In Northern Arizona
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The Best Cliff Jumping Spots In Northern Arizona

Calling all adrenaline junkies!

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The Best Cliff Jumping Spots In Northern Arizona
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Northern Arizona is home to gorgeous creeks, and as the weather warms up, they are flooded with students looking to have a good time.

While some like to hang out and relax, others are adrenaline junkies, seeking their next thrill. Lucky for the junkies, there are cliff jumping spots all over.

Here are just some of the best locations to get your heart pumping:

Grasshopper Point

Starting off with Sedona locations, Grasshopper point is known for it's tall cliffs into the cool Oak Creek. There are a few ledges at different heights to jump and throw tricks.

Slide Rock

Next on the list is the famous Slide Rock. There's two spots: one for beginners near the actual slide, and one under the bridge to the very right upon entering the park. Most tourists are spotted in this location, jumping from various heights. However, don't be surprised if you touch bottom when jumping from the highest spot.

Wet Beaver Creek


Otherwise known as "the crack," Wet Beaver Creek is a hidden spot deep in Sedona. It's a hefty hike to the location, but the cliff jumping opportunities are worth it.

Clear Creek

My personal favorite. Located just outside of Winslow, Arizona, and right next to McHood Park, this place is full of jumping spots. Heights ranging from 10 feet to 70 feet, there are options for novices as well as experts. I've been told that if you wrapped a 50 foot rope around a cinderblock and dropped it into the water, it still wouldn't touch the bottom. Have a great time, my friends.

Fossil Creek

This goes for both entrances. Whether you're at the big waterfall from the Camp Verde entrance, or near the toilet bowl close to the Strawberry entrance, both areas have great opportunities for cliff jumping.

PSA: Fossil Creek starts their reservation system on May 1, so make sure you call or go online to make a reservation. Parking permits cost $6 per vehicle.

Sycamore Canyon

This creek is near Cottonwood, and it's one of the best hidden waterholes I've come across. The hike into the canyon brings you to a body of water where the canyon walls tower high above, creating plenty of ledges to jump. The water is deep enough that you won't smash your feet or bum on the creek floor.

Havasupai - New Navajo Falls and Beaver Falls

The gorgeous gem of Arizona, Havasupai, is known for its waterfall jumping and cliff jumping, specifically off of New Navajo Falls and Beaver Falls.

It's highly recommended you do not jump off of Havasu Falls or Mooney Falls, unless you wish to be air-evacuated out of the canyon for breaking every bone in your body, or you have a death wish. However, there are some places on Havasu that allow you to jump off of small ledges.

It's also wise to bring about a 60 foot rope, tie a rock to the end of it, and drop it into the pools of water before jumping into it. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

PSA: You MUST make a reservation to hike down and camp in Havasupai. Reservation phone lines open on February 1 every year, and they usually completely booked within days (it took me three days to get through on the four phone lines and they were completely booked for May and June at that point).


It's safe to say Northern Arizona is a good time for the spring and summer, especially for those who really want to get their blood pumping. Put some of these locations on your summer bucket list, and I promise, you won't regret it.

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