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Bridalveil Fall Trail

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  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. …Yosemite National Park
  5. Yosemite Valley
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“A short jaunt to one of Yosemite's most accessible marvels, the 600' Bridalveil Falls. ”

Brian Smith
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0.4

Miles

0.7

KM

Out and Back

4,052' 1,235 m

High

3,954' 1,205 m

Low

98' 30 m

Up

98' 30 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Views · Waterfall

Family Friendly An easy trail to a stunning waterfall - what's not to love?

Overview

A short out and back to one of Yosemite's most astonishing and accessible destinations - Bridalveil Falls.

Need to Know

Leashed pets ARE allowed on this trail. Drinking water is not available. 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. The parking area fills up quickly in summer, and traffic jams are common near the parking lot. Another option is to drive a little further east on Southside Drive into Yosemite Valley (a few hundred yards), where you'll find parking on either side of the road with a slightly longer trail (0.25 more miles) to reach the falls.

Description

Plunging 620 feet (189 meters), Bridalveil Falls is often the first waterfall you'll see when entering Yosemite Valley. In spring, it thunders; during the rest of the year, look for its characteristic light, swaying flow. A paved trail leads from the parking area to the base of this waterfall, which flows year-round. Although paved, this is trail is not wheelchair accessible due to its grade.

The trail to Bridalveil Falls is open year-round. When the water is at its peak in spring and early summer, you can expect to get wet! In some cases the spray is so strong, you may not even be able to easily access the end of the trail. Expect icy and very slick conditions in winter.

Flora & Fauna

The real highlight of this trail is the massive waterfall at its terminus. That said, you can't help but revel in the beauty of your natural surroundings here.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Yosemite

Shared By:

Brian Smith with improvements by Rett-English
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  4.3 from 77 votes

#5

in Yosemite Valley

#117

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#5

in Yosemite Valley

#13

in California

#117

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Bridalveil Waterfall, Yosemite
Apr 30, 2015 near Yosemit…, CA
Glorious Bridalveil Falls!
Apr 30, 2015 near Yosemit…, CA
Bridalveil Falls.
Apr 16, 2016 near Yosemit…, CA
Bridalveil Falls!
Jan 10, 2016 near Yosemit…, CA
Bridalveil Fall in the wind
Dec 26, 2018 near Yosemit…, CA
Bridalveil Falls is beautiful all year, but especially in the spring after 2017's heavy rain and snowfall.
Mar 31, 2017 near Yosemit…, CA

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Oct 13, 2024
Seb The Fraustralian
0.7mi
Sep 30, 2024
Manoj Abey
0.4mi
Aug 23, 2024
Jennifer Watson
Beautiful! — 15h 00m
Jul 15, 2024
Barbara Barrocas
Jun 27, 2024
Jaime Munoz
Jun 5, 2024
豪 於
Good to go like anytime
Jun 4, 2024
Cyndi Jones
Actually went on June 3rd. We had to park 1/2 miles away from beginning of trail. 1.4mi
Jun 2, 2024
Madison Baker

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