Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite National Park

Bridalveil Fall

A 617-foot waterfall that drops from the shoulder of Cathedral Rocks down into the valley.

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Bridalveil Fall Details

This is one of the most famous falls in the Park, and one of the few that flow year-round. The fall is most famous for its heavy mist -- the Ahwahneechee believed that inhaling it improved your chances of getting married. The walk to the viewpoint near the bottom of the falls is paved and typically very crowded. Luckily, there are other good, accessible views of the fall from Wawona Tunnel and Valley View. Trailhead: Bridalveil Fall Parking Area

Difficulty

Low

Distance

0.5 miles

Estimated time

20 minutes

Region

N/A

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bridalveil Fall

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Bridalveil Fall Restroom

If you're just arriving to the Valley, be sure to use this restroom.

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Bridalveil Fall

One of the most prominent waterfalls in Yosemite, this 620-foot beauty flows year-round and is a Park visitor favorite.

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Bridalveil Fall (V14)

This 617-foot waterfall that flows year-round is the first one you'll see when entering the Park.

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Bridalveil Fall (W1)

A 617-foot waterfall that flows year-round and is the first one you'll see when you enter the Park.

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Southside Drive

Parking on either side of the roadway.