Difference between revisions of "Bridal Veil Falls Hike"
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== Trip Reports == | == Trip Reports == | ||
| − | + | [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/thread/9351.aspx Wahcella Falls and a dozen others!: 11/11/06] | |
| + | (Click [http://portlandhikers.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?ForumID=8 here] to add your own) | ||
== Hike Description == | == Hike Description == | ||
| − | [[Image:BridalVeilFalls2.jpg|thumb||Bridal Veil Falls ''(Steve Hart photo)''| | + | [[Image:BridalVeilFalls2.jpg|thumb||Bridal Veil Falls ''(Steve Hart photo)'']] |
| − | + | [[Image:BridalVeilCreek.jpg|thumb||Bridal Veil Falls ''(Jeff Statt photo)'']] | |
| + | [[Image:BridalVeilMap.jpg|thumb|Map, Bridal Veil area]] | ||
| + | The Bridal Veil hike is a short hike from a trailhead right off the Columbia River HIghway to a magestic 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 neighoboring 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 == | ||
| − | [ | + | * [http://portlandhikers.com/topos/hikes.asp?lat=45.55917&lon=-122.17417 Hike Finder] |
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=45.55917&lon=-122.17417&datum=nad27&u=4&layer=DRG&size=l&s=50 Topozone] |
== Fees, Regulations, etc. == | == Fees, Regulations, etc. == | ||
Revision as of 18:53, 8 December 2006
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Info
- Trailhead: Bridal Veil Trailhead
- Distance: 0.5 mile loop
- Elevation gain: 0
- Difficulty: easy
- Seasons: all
- Family Friendly: yes
- Backpackable: no
- Crowded: yes
Trip Reports
Wahcella Falls and a dozen others!: 11/11/06 (Click here to add your own)
Hike Description
The Bridal Veil hike is a short hike from a trailhead right off the Columbia River HIghway to a magestic 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 neighoboring 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
Fees, Regulations, etc.
None
Related Discussions / Q&A
- (Click here to ask a question or start a conversation)
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
- See more information at Describe the link here
Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)