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High Falls of the Cheat Cliff Diving

Glady, West Virginia, United States

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High Falls of the Cheat is a reported waterfall / freshwater jump spot in Glady, West Virginia, United States. Jump height, landing depth, and access conditions must be checked on site before anyone treats the water as usable.

Sources point to a long approach, cold moving water, changing river depth, and the need to verify each swim pocket instead of assuming the larger falls are safely jumpable. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.

Overview

Jumping at High Falls of the Cheat: At a Glance

High Falls of the Cheat is described as a remote Shavers Fork swim area where multiple river pockets, cascades, and rock entries spread out along a long mountain hike.

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Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at High Falls of the Cheat

Water Depth

Depth is not verified by iCliffDive. Inspect from the water and never assume a reported swimming hole or quarry is deep enough for jumping.

Access

Use the long trail approach only after checking river level, distance, weather, and whether the swim pockets and exits can be inspected safely after the hike in.

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 or platform takeoffs can be slick, crowded, managed, or restricted. Use only legal, stable, inspected takeoffs with a confirmed landing and exit.

Safety Notes

Sources point to a long approach, cold moving water, changing river depth, and the need to verify each swim pocket instead of assuming the larger falls are safely jumpable.

Map location

Coordinates not available

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High Falls of the Cheat

Glady, West Virginia, United States

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Quick Facts

RegionWest Virginia

LocationGlady 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

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What to know about Cliff jumping at High Falls of the Cheat.

High Falls of the Cheat sits in Glady, West Virginia, United States and is described as a backcountry mountain river swimming corridor with cascades, deep pockets, and rock entries along Shavers Fork near High Falls. 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 High Falls of the Cheat.

Is High Falls of the Cheat 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 High Falls of the Cheat?+

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 High Falls of the Cheat?+

Check legal access, parking, weather, water level, landing depth, current, rock footing, submerged hazards, rescue options, and exit routes before entering.