Difference between revisions of "Bridal Veil Falls Hike"
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[[Image:BridalVeilFalls1.jpg|thumb|300px|Bridal Veil Falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | [[Image:BridalVeilFalls1.jpg|thumb|300px|Bridal Veil Falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
[[Image:BridalVeilFalls3.jpg|thumb|250px|The base of Bridal Veil Falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | [[Image:BridalVeilFalls3.jpg|thumb|250px|The base of Bridal Veil Falls ''(Steve Hart)'']] | ||
− | [[Image:BridalVeilCreek.jpg|thumb|250px|Bridal Veil Creek just below the falls]] | + | [[Image:BridalVeilCreek.jpg|thumb|250px|Bridal Veil Creek just below the falls ''(Jeff Statt)'']] |
− | [[Image:BridalVeilTrillium.jpg|thumb|250px|Trillium in forest along the trail]] | + | [[Image:BridalVeilTrillium.jpg|thumb|250px|Trillium in forest along the trail ''(Greg Lief)'']] |
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Revision as of 18:02, 18 June 2007
- Start point: Bridal Veil Trailhead
- End Point: Bridal Veil Falls
- Trail Log: Trail Log
- Hike Type: Out and Back
- Distance: 0.6 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 100 feet
- Difficulty: "easy" is not in the list of possible values (Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Very Difficult) for this property.
- Seasons: all
- Family Friendly: yes
- Backpackable: no
- Crowded: yes
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Hike Description
The Bridal Veil Falls hike is a short hike from a trailhead right off the Columbia River Highway to a majestic falls. It is a favorite of tourists and families on summer weekends, but is pretty quiet at other times. This trail starts from the east end of the lot as a flat, paved trail. Soon, it changes to gravel and works it way down in one long switchback to Bridal Veil Creek. There's a staircase down the side of the valley and a beautiful wooden arch bridge over the creek. The trail then climbs to a wooden lookout with a view of Bridal Veil Falls. This watercourse ran near-dry for decades as a neighboring lumber mill diverted the water. Now the mill is a memory and Bridal Veil Falls has returned. Many, many names and hearts are carved here in the handrails of the lookout. Hikers in the park should check out the Bridal Veil Loop Hike, as well.
Maps
- Maps: Hike Finder
Fees, Regulations, etc.
- None
Trip Reports
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Guidebooks that cover this hike
- Afoot and Afield Portland/Vancouver, by Douglas Lorain (grouped with Latourell Falls Hike)
- Hiking the Columbia River Gorge - 1st and 2nd Editions, by Russ Schneider (grouped with Bridal Veil Loop Hike)
More Links
Bridal Veil State Park - OregonWildflowers.org
Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)