Half Dome

Bridalveil Fall Trail

The trail to Bridalveil Fall 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.

Bridaveil Falls
Distance Elevation Gain Time Difficulty
0.5 mi (0.8 km) round trip 80 ft (24 m) 20-30 minutes Easy
Bridalveil Falls
Bridalveil Fall in Winter 2017.
Bridalveil Fall

A paved trail leads from the parking area to the base of this waterfall, which flows year-round.

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More Information about Bridalveil Fall

Plunging 620 feet (189 meters), Bridalveil Fall 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.