Where do you park to hike the Bridal Veil Falls?

The hike to the top of Bridal Veil Falls starts at a large parking area just past the Pandora Mill at the east end of Telluride (see the driving directions). From the parking area follow the dirt and gravel jeep road as it switchbacks up the northeast wall of the dramatic box canyon at the head of the Telluride valley.

Are there bathrooms at Bridal Veil Falls?

Restrooms are available in the parking area. Parking is available at the trailhead, accessible from the Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41) or Southside Drive.

Do you have to hike to see Bridal Falls?

Visitors can enjoy picnicking, hiking, and viewing the spectacular Bridal Veil Falls, which tumbles 60 metres over a smooth rock face, creating a “veil-like” effect.

How did Bridal Veil Falls get its name?

Bridalveil Fall, cataract on the west slope of the Sierra Nevada in Yosemite National Park, east-central California, U.S. The waterfall, fed mainly by melting snow, has a height of 620 feet (189 metres) and forms one of the most scenic features in the park. Its name derives from the veil-like appearance of the fall when the area’s frequent winds blow the mist sideways .

What is Bridal Veil waterfall?

Bridal Veil Falls is a 365-foot (111 m) waterfall at the end of the box canyon overlooking Telluride , Colorado. Hiking and off-road trails pass by the falls and it has a hydroelectric power plant at its top. In winter the frozen shape of the falls forms an imposing challenge to intrepid ice climbers.

Where is Bridal Veil Falls in Yosemite?

Bridalveil Fall is located in the central western part of Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Village is 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of the fall. Parking is available at the trailhead parking lot.

Where is the Bridal Veil waterfall in NC?

Bridal Veil Falls is a 45-foot waterfall located in the Nantahala National Forest, northwest of Highlands, North Carolina. With a short curve of roadway located behind the falls, it has the distinction of being the only waterfall in the state that one can drive a vehicle under.