Can you swim at Fawns Leap?
Can you swim at Fawns Leap?
Fawns Leap is probably about 12-15 deep and is suitable for its cliff height. A little up the road is Kaaterskill Falls – a massive double waterfall that you can swim in as well. I recommend checking that out while you’re there! Have fun and be safe!
How high is the jump at Fawns Leap?
24′ high
Fawn’s leap is 24′ high. It is located 200′ west of Moore’s Bridge.
How do you hike to fawns leap?
Just up the road from Moore’s Bridge Falls. Russel Dunn says to walk along the creek bank, but you are better off walking up the road and then descending just before the sign. The embankment rip rap is actually easier to negotiate than the stream bank.
How deep is the falls at fawns leap?
Fawns Leap is probably about 12-15 deep and is suitable for its cliff height. A little up the road is Kaaterskill Falls – a massive double waterfall that you can swim in as well. I recommend checking that out while you’re there!
How did fawn’s leap get its name?
The etymology of Fawn’s Leap is contested, and historians have tried to determine how the popular spot got its name for a long time.The most common story is that a doe and fawn tried to cross the water, and the fawn failed to jump after its mother, falling into the falls. In one story, the fawn lives, in another, it does not.
Can you swim in the water when Cliff Jumping?
I always recommend bringing a pair of goggles to any cliff jumping spot so you can swim in and check the water before you jump. Make sure its deep enough and there is no debris (logs, rocks, etc.) in the water. Fawns Leap is probably about 12-15 deep and is suitable for its cliff height.
Can you jump from the side of a waterfall?
You can jump from the sides or from right over the waterfall into the clear mountain water. I always recommend bringing a pair of goggles to any cliff jumping spot so you can swim in and check the water before you jump.