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Bridalveil Falls

Yosemite National Park, CA
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls, National Parks
Description: Landmark waterfall located in Yosemite.
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Pacific Palisades, CA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The walk from Yosemite Lodge with 7 and 9 y.o. kids was fine. It's mostly gentle slopes or flat. Mosquitos on this trail. When we got there we discovered there is no shuttle stop, so we walked back; all do-able. I'm always a little disappointed by Bridalveil because the final lookout feels too far away, and spray is blowing in... More

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London, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Short walk from the car park to the fall. Awesome beauty of nature. More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

A bit wet with spray in slight & more winds, the view from across the river are awesome as is a photo shoot up the valley with the falls on the right from Tunnel View Lookout. More

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Xenia, Ohio
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

This was my favorite water falls. You can take a short hike to the foot of the falls. If you have a video camera, make sure you take it. However, you may get a little wet. More

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Kerman, California, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

It's a wonder of the world ... what more could one want? It is gorgeous. More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Like a lot of Yosemite, this attration is easily accessible by food and a treasure to behold in early May. Take some waterproofs so you can stay longer. More

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London
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

A short walk from the parking and there you are. Beautiful rainbows cast over the fall. You'll get wet. Went in may , later in the day, hardly anyone there. Takes you an hour. Don't miss it, super accessible, also for very young children. We saw a baby bear off the parking: all in all an unforgettable little trip. More

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San Francisco CA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

If you shudder at the thought of standing in line with hundreds of people, go mid-May. Words cannot express the beauty, the sheer power, of this magnificent torrent of water. The hike is an easy one, there are lots of views of the Fall on the way, and at the end you can stand close enough to get wet from... More

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Brooklyn NY
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Yosemite was on our "first bucket list" and we spent 4 days there. We loved everything about the park. Bridalveil Falls is the first stop in the park. It's interesting because water sprays you as you take the short walk up to see the falls. It's a special place. More

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Fresno, CA
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134 reviews 134 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

well worth the trip..., Yosemite Valley should be on your bucket list More

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