Bridalveil Falls

Bridalveil Falls is one of the most noticeable waterfalls in California's Yosemite Valley. The waterfall runs constantly and falls from a height of 200m on granite cliffs carved with ice. The main source of water for Bridalveil Falls is Lake Ostrander located about 16 kilometers to the south.

Its name refers to the fall's veil-like look when the area's regular winds push the mist in a sideways direction. The Native American word for fall, Pohono, which translates to "Spirit of the Puffing Wind," also makes reference to this phenomenon.

While both are iconic waterfalls of Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil Falls is completely different from Yosemite Falls. Bridalveil Falls is one of the shorter falls in the park. It consists of three parts: top, middle, and bottom. Furthermore, Bridalveil Falls generally flows year-round while Yosemite Falls stops flowing completely in late summer and early fall.

The Bridalveil Falls path is accessible all year round. The Bridalveil Autumn Rehabilitation Project, however, has forced the closure of the trail from fall 2019 until fall 2022. Although very slippery and often crowded, the paved path to Bridalveil Falls is one of the easiest and most beautiful of all the trails leading to the falls.

In sum, Bridalveil Falls:

• The most noticeable waterfalls in California's Yosemite Valley.
• Run constantly and falls from a height of 200m on granite cliffs carved with ice.
• The paved path to Bridalveil Falls is one of the easiest and most beautiful of all the trails leading to the falls.