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Rattlesnake Pool Cliff Diving
Stoneham, Maine, United States
WaterfallSpot Type
FreshwaterWater Type
Height TBDJump Height
See notesWater Depth
See notesLedge Approach
VERIFY WATER CONDITIONS, ACCESS, DEPTH, AND EXITS BEFORE ENTERING*
Alert details for this jump spot
Rattlesnake Pool is a reported waterfall / freshwater jump spot in Stoneham, Maine, United States. Jump height, landing depth, and access conditions must be checked on site before anyone treats the water as usable.
Sources point to remote access, slippery rock, variable pool depth, and the need to verify underwater hazards before anyone jumps from the banks. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.
Overview
Jumping at Rattlesnake Pool: At a Glance
Rattlesnake Pool is described as a remote Maine swimming hole where clear water, a tucked-away plunge pool, and surrounding rock edges create a low-key jump setting.
Quick Answer
Rattlesnake Pool is a reported waterfall / freshwater jump spot in Stoneham, Maine, United States. Jump height, landing depth, and access conditions must be checked on site before anyone treats the water as usable.
Key Takeaway
Sources point to remote access, slippery rock, variable pool depth, and the need to verify underwater hazards before anyone jumps from the banks. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.
Quick Answer
Rattlesnake Pool is a reported waterfall / freshwater jump spot in Stoneham, Maine, United States. Jump height, landing depth, and access conditions must be checked on site before anyone treats the water as usable.
Key Takeaway
Sources point to remote access, slippery rock, variable pool depth, and the need to verify underwater hazards before anyone jumps from the banks. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.
Conditions and planning notes
Important Info for Cliff Diving at Rattlesnake Pool
Access
Use the Shell Pond Road approach only after checking the dirt-road condition, trail footing, recent rain, and whether the pool can be scouted safely from the water.
Approach
Approach details come from public source notes and should be checked against current trail conditions, closures, parking rules, and weather.
Hazards
Primary hazards include variable depth, current or river flow, slippery rock, submerged objects, crowding, limited exits, and posted restrictions.
Ledge Notes
Rock takeoffs can be slick, uneven, crowded, or restricted. Use only legal, stable, inspected takeoffs with a confirmed landing and exit.
Safety Notes
Sources point to remote access, slippery rock, variable pool depth, and the need to verify underwater hazards before anyone jumps from the banks.
Map location
Coordinates not available
Use the source location details as a starting point until exact coordinates are added.
Quick Facts
RegionMaine
LocationStoneham area
Nearest AddressSee map
CoordinatesNot available
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeWaterfall
Water TypeFreshwater
Jump HeightHeight TBD
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally
Look Before You Jump
Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures
What to know about Cliff jumping at Rattlesnake Pool.
Rattlesnake Pool sits in Stoneham, Maine, United States and is described as a forest swimming hole near Evans Notch with a clear plunge pool, ledgy banks, and reported jump use. The saved sources provide enough location and usage context for a planning page, but the public copy should stay careful about what is known versus what still needs local verification. Conditions can change quickly at natural-water spots. Rain, flood release, snowmelt, algae, crowding, debris, watercraft, and changing exits can make an older photo or video a poor guide for today's conditions. Before planning a jump, verify legal access, parking, current water level, landing depth, submerged hazards, footing, takeoff options, and a clean exit from the water. Walk away if depth, flow, visibility, rules, or exits cannot be checked directly.
FAQs
Common questions about Cliff Diving at Rattlesnake Pool.
Is Rattlesnake Pool safe for cliff jumping?+
No source can confirm current safety. Verify water depth, current, exits, rules, footing, and submerged hazards in person before entering.
How high is Rattlesnake Pool?+
The saved source trail does not provide a reliable current jump height. Treat takeoff heights as unknown until measured and checked locally.
What should I check before visiting Rattlesnake Pool?+
Check legal access, parking, weather, water level, landing depth, current, rock footing, submerged hazards, rescue options, and exit routes before entering.
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Quick Facts
RegionMaine
LocationStoneham area
Nearest AddressSee map
CoordinatesNot available
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeWaterfall
Water TypeFreshwater
Jump HeightHeight TBD
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally
Look Before You Jump
Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures