Overview

Hype:

The Bridal Veil Falls is a waterfall located on Bridal Veil Creek along the Columbia River Gorge in Multnomah County, Oregon. The waterfall is accessible from the historic Columbia River Highway and Interstate 84. Spanning two tiers on basalt cliffs, it is the only waterfall which occurs below the historic Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. The Bridal Veil Falls Bridge, built in 1914, crosses over the falls, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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: 20-45 minutes

Length: 0.5 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: Negligible

Fees: Parking

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
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Dec
Features:
  • Waterfalls
  • Rivers and Streams
  • Hiking Trails
  • No Drinking Water
  • Marked Trails
  • No Restrooms
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridal_Veil_Falls_(Oregon)

Getting There

Navigate to 45.553511, -122.182787.

Park in the Bridal Veil Falls parking lot.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Columbia River Gorge

Coordinates: 45.554484, -122.180192

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July 8, 2023 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Laura Dye,

Story

On our way to our hotel in Portland, we stopped at a couple of the waterfalls and the Vista house.

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