Overview

Hype:

Plunging 620 feet, 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. A paved trail leads from the parking area to the base of this waterfall, which flows year-round. Although paved, this is trail is not wheelchair accessible due to its grade.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 15-45 minutes

Length: 0.5 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Fees: Park Admission

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Hiking Trails
  • Waterfalls
  • Rivers and Streams
  • Mountains
  • No Drinking Water
  • Marked Trails
  • Restrooms - Flush
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Links: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bridalveilfalltrail.htm

Getting There

Navigate to 37.716503, -119.651376.

Route

From the parking area, head east 0.25 miles along a paved trail to the base of Bridalveil Fall.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Yosemite National Park, California

Coordinates: 37.716683, -119.646412

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July 22, 2019 Trip Report

By Tara Dye

Trip Members

Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Shawn Parker, Marci Parker, Callie Parker, Wade Parker, Aria Parker, Lillian Parker,

Story

This was really short and sweet. It was fun to scramble on the rocks, but there were a TON of people.

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