Bridalveil Fall (W1)
A 617-foot waterfall that flows year-round and is the first one you'll see when you enter the Park.
Guide Sections
Use Bridalveil Fall (W1)'s guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
Bridalveil Fall (W1) Details
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.2 mi. round trip
Estimated time
20 minutes
Region
Wawona Road (Rt 41)
This isn't the tallest waterfall or the most spectacular, but you may find it to be the most beautiful in Yosemite when the wind blows its waters sideways, creating the signature "bridal-veil" effect. The Ahwahneechee Indians called this waterfall "Pohono," or "spirit of the puffing wind." There's an easy 1/2-mile trail from the Bridalveil Falls parking lot to the waterfall itself. You will get wet on this hike, and the rocks are slippery, so be very careful. Roadside marker: W1