This hiking trail will bring you to the cliffs on the west side
of Cultus Lake. I love doing this trail in the summer, it's a great
work out and plus if you get too hot you can always dip into the
water. There are 3 different places you can jump from, most people
will jump from the 20ft smaller cliffs, but some crazy people will
jump from the higher cliffs, which I have been told are 90ft. This
picture is my son going off the rope swing!
GPS can be really bad against the mountain. This cache is in a
preform container located at the base of the tree with the rope
tied to it.
Please be aware that this is a narrow trail and will consist of
scrambling up and down some rock faces. I have done this hike many
times with my 14 year old but I wouldn't suggest doing this with
kids much younger than that. This trail shouldn't be done when wet
outside as the rocks and trail may be slippery. Pictures below are
of the path at different locations
Couple areas to watch for while doing this hike.
1) Rope Swing - Ohhh how fun that is!
2) Big Broken Tree
3) Washout at the creek
If you are planning on taking a jump or going off the rope swing
please post the picture and read some of the Tecniques and facts
below.
For cliff jumping, there are several techniques that can be
utilized. The main technique involves landing in a pencil shape
typically with hands at the sides or above the head. Keeping limbs
in results in a freer and more painless entry. Pointed toes and
closed mouth also assist in a smooth jump. Some prefer to jump with
shoes or sandals, while others jump merely barefoot or naked.
For larger jumps (50 ft +), the angle of entry is critical. To
ensure that you always enter the water vertically, it is proper to
jump leaning slightly forward, keeping your point of entry in view.
Extend your arms for balance. As you fall, gradually tuck in your
arms, and bring together your legs. A gradual backward rotation
throughout the jump will bring you from your initial forward
position to complete a vertical entry. Common errors include
backward over rotation, which may lead to butt flops and painful
enemas, not tucking in arms or legs, which can leave nasty briuses
on big jumps. Generally, the highest jump that should be attempted
is 100ft. The world record dive stands at 172ft, set by Dana
Cruze
Always work your way up gradually in height and never jump big
alone.
Parking near the trailhead is tricky, you may need to park at
the Lindell corner store and walk down, though I usually find
someone nice enough to let me park on there property close the the
cultasac at the end of Lindell Ave.
Oh and one other thing, there is a small creek
you need to walk through to get to the trail head!!!