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The Clifftop is a minor location situated on Blackwood Mountain. The site is visited by Hannah and Beth Washington, The Stranger, and Emily and Matt, during the events of Until Dawn.

Overview[]

The clifftop is a naturally-formed large, rock face stretching from Blackwood Mountain. The site provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding Blackwood Pines, but it's also very dangerous. In addition to the wild animals that are known to congregate near the area, the clifftop is perilous especially in the winter months when icy terrain and strong, uninterrupted wind gusts could cause visitors to slip and fall.

Directly below the clifftop is a crag or rocky outcrop with access to the North West Mines. Further out and below this is a large gaping chasm leading to a separate part of the mines. It isn't clear if this large hole was created naturally or developed as a result of the mining activity. The Park Service put up warning signs to try to minimize the risk, but the spot isn't monitored and maintained year-round.

Until Dawn[]

One Year Ago[]

When Hannah and Beth Washington run away to escape a strange creature pursuing them in the woods just off their family estate, they find themselves cornered at the clifftop. As the creature backs them up to the edge, they fall from the brink. While Beth is able to grab a branch and her sister hangs to her other arm, her grip is quickly failing. A masked man with a flamethrower then attempts to grab them by the hand, but the twins fall off regardless into the chasm below, presumably killing them.

Chapter 6[]

When Emily and Matt go searching for the Fire Tower in order to summon rescue for themselves and their friends, they come across and examine the clifftop. Here they are again cornered, not by the Psycho but this time by a large herd of deer. The pack of animals are a shocking sight for the duo and some may even seem restless. Matt can kill one of the deer with the axe when prompted, but such an action will result in the other deer cornering him to the edge.

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Matt's fatal fall.

Like the twins, he falls and grabs onto a ledge, where he can climb back up if he's quick enough and precise with his movements. Should he fail to be, he'll fall to his death landing on the crag below, leaving Emily to get help alone. Before she goes on ahead, she'll witness Matt's corpse being dragged away into the mine by an unseen figure.

On the other hand, if Matt manages to stay calm, he'll lead Emily through the herd to safety. This results in the couple proceeding to the fire tower unscathed.


Gallery[]

Locations
Major

Blackwood Mountain · Blackwood Pines · Blackwood Pines Hotel · Blackwood Sanatorium · North West Mines · Washington Estate · Washington Lodge

Minor

Cable Car Station · Guest Cabin · Clifftop · Fire Tower · Old Shack · Shed

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