OUTDOORS
Fall into Sapphire
Dew Falls
John’s Jump and Dew Falls are a pair of jewels discreetly tucked away in Sapphire.
N
ot far from Sapphire, you can visit John’s Jump and the nearby Dew Falls. They are both very close to the road requiring short hikes of less than a tenth of a mile each.
at the north end of the grassy parking area described below. We have viewed the falls when the water was flowing at an average pace and found it to be quite beautiful.
At 25 feet in height, John’s Jump is the tallest of the two. Despite the fact that it is less than 100 yards from the road, the hike to John’s Jump is more difficult than Dew Falls. A short scramble down a relatively steep path to the base of John’s Jump is required. For the agile the descent is not terribly difficult but we like to tie off a rope at the top and use it for stability to reach the bottom and to return to the top. The unmarked trailhead is
Dew Falls is only about 10 feet in height but don’t let that stop you from making the 0.1-mile trek. The trail is mostly flat with some downhill close to the base of the falls. Be careful of exposed roots, especially when approaching the falls. Be aware that in wet periods there may be muddy spots along the way. The unmarked trailhead is at the closed gate described in Directions. Dew Falls is much easier to reach than John’s Jump
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