Bridalveil Falls
Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite National Park: Address, Phone Number, Bridalveil Falls Reviews: 4.5/5
Bridalveil Falls
Bridalveil Falls
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Landmark waterfall located in Yosemite.
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koabug
Honolulu, HI1,428 contributions
Jun 2021
when we visited the park in mid june of 2021 the parking area for Bridal Veil Fall was closed due to maintenance. there wasn't any parking to be found. the parking area for swinging bridge was packed and people were double parking in the area. we didn't get to hike to this fall
Written July 3, 2021
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Bidule05
France641 contributions
Sep 2020
In Yosemite valley, we saw the beautiful Bridalveil Fall, which is 600 feet high. Its name evokes the lightness of the spray from the waterfall when the wind blows!
Written May 10, 2021
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1991KEB
Navarre, FL1,248 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
What a beautiful falls. There were several places to park to see this falls which was convenient. The falls was breathtaking.
Written April 9, 2021
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Nancy W
Dundee, UK27 contributions
Feb 2020
This was spectacular. The water was flowing through the mountain into the valley in snowy weather. The white snow flurry backdrop the water looked white from down the valley and we were struck with amazement.
Written January 24, 2021
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Joseph Robba
Charlotte, NC2,016 contributions
Sep 2020
Between the water no longer flowing off the falls, the incredible amount of smoke from the Creek Fire, along with the the parking area being closed due to construction, BridalVeil Falls was a complete flop for us. Something we were really excited to see, and we didn't get to experience really any of what we were hoping to.
Written October 10, 2020
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David S
8 contributions
Sep 2020
As of our visit on September 13th, the water is flowing and you can still hike up to the base of the falls. There's some restoration work going on in the area, but it didn't hamper us at all. The main deterrent right now is the smoke, which is off and on going from a little foggy to nightfall at noon.
I can't wait to go back someday without the fires hampering views.
I can't wait to go back someday without the fires hampering views.
Written September 17, 2020
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johnnnita
Napa, CA1,818 contributions
Aug 2020
We visited the first week of August 2020. This time of year, getting to see any water falling is hit and miss (mostly miss). However, we discovered that in the "valley", this waterfall was still flowing. August is the summer time and usually Yosemite Falls and others are bone dry, especially with recent drought years. Bridalveil, fortunately has a different water source and here you can enjoy the view.
Normally, one can walk a short distance and get a closer view. During our visit, this was hampered by "restoration work". So, you couldn't walk further or closer than a short distance. Still, it's a nice view if you walk as close as you can. It's just off the valley road.
Normally, one can walk a short distance and get a closer view. During our visit, this was hampered by "restoration work". So, you couldn't walk further or closer than a short distance. Still, it's a nice view if you walk as close as you can. It's just off the valley road.
Written September 5, 2020
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Anthony D
6 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
A beautiful waterfall! Catch it in the right light and it can look like a firefall. It is a short and easy hike to the viewing area. The fall is very beautiful and you will probably get hit with the spray and mist of it. This is especially nice on a hot day. Beware: don’t go beyond the railings. Many have been injured and a couple even killed climbing over the rocks( wet polished granite with moss). It is perfectly safe and enjoyable from the viewing area. Unfortunately this year (2020) the parking lot and trail are closed. The fall can be seen from the road or at other points in the valley.
Written August 15, 2020
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travelUSA-go
Middlefield, OH148 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Do to Covid, the trail up to the falls was closed. However we still had a wonderful view from further down the trail where it was open to hike.
Definitely not want to miss!
Definitely not want to miss!
Written August 12, 2020
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ELKW
United States8,947 contributions
Jun 2019
the trail to this fall is not difficult, most people even young kids can do it, so we can reach the bridalveil falls. when you walk close to it, you will certainly get wet, and your camera as well, so be careful for the water make your camera too wet, and leafing to malfunction. In the trail, there are some point, you can view the fall, take pictures with it and without being get wet, but there is no sign of it, so you have to keep an eye to search for good spot to have fall's view to take picture. There is parking at the trail head, and the shuttle bus didn't have stop here, so better drive your car or ride on a bike, of course you can also hike to this point. if you don't want to walk the trail, you can also view this fall in the "Tunnel view"
Written May 15, 2020
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westwoodlc
Los Angeles, CA
what stream does the water from yosemitie's bridal veil falls enter ?
Yamagobo
Warrenton, OR28 contributions
It's fed by the Merced River.
Molinda W
Fort Worth, Texas31 contributions
We will be at Yosemite on 8-8-18 will the water fall be flowing.
Charleemarie
6 contributions
Yes, it should be but minimal, with the local fires it might be limited viewing or possibly closed...I would check the Yosemite official site just to be certain.
Megachristo
Coral Springs, FL5 contributions
Can I get to the entrance to the short hike to the falls if I don't have a car? Looks like the park shuttle does not go there. Thank you!
Sandman365
Boerne, TX61 contributions
Yes
stan c
Concord, NC4 contributions
Since I only have one day are these falls near other sites? We will have a car. Other waterfalls preferably. Thanks
Yamagobo
Warrenton, OR28 contributions
If you only have a full day, I'd recommend Tunnel View and Glacier Point. You can see quite a bit from these two areas. Check the National Park Service website for Yosemite Viewpoints since this site will not allow me to include links.
stan c
Concord, NC4 contributions
I'm visiting Yosemite in early May. will only have one day. Can anyone recommend falls to see for an elderly couple who walk 30 minutes daily for exercise. We will have a car. Thanks
MD
Flitwick, UK147 contributions
Yosemite falls is a good walk, you can park in the little village and it's about a 30 minute walk each way. it's not too hilly and is pleasant!
Pranav K
1 contribution
Is it allowed to trek in the national park? Can we see this waterfall on foot? And what time of the year will the waterfall be strong? Because I reckon that the rainbow will appear when there is a lot of water, right?
PacificNWFamily
Washington State92,996 contributions
Hi
Please ask on the TripAdvisor travel forum for Yosemite.
Bridalveil Fall is a very short walk from the parking area. Peak flow is usually late May or early June.
I don't know what "trek" means to you. When you post on the forum, share more information about what you'd like to do in Yosemite National Park.
TourGB14
Central Florida, FL174 contributions
Visiting in a couple of weeks. Any water flowing at all at Bridalveil now? Or has it stopped completely?
