Bridalveil Fall
A waterfall with a drop of about 188 m, whose spray drifts like a veil when the wind blows. It is the first waterfall visitors see upon entering the valley.
The fall is on the south side of the western end of the valley and can be seen as soon as you come down from the Tunnel View overlook. After renovations in 2023, the path from the parking area to the foot of the falls is about 800 m. It is paved and flat, and the round trip takes about 20 minutes. In spring the spray is heavy and you will get wet, so bring a rain jacket. Unlike other waterfalls, Bridalveil Fall flows year-round, though its volume clearly drops by late summer. Rainbows often appear in the late-afternoon sunlight.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- El Capitan
- Valley View (Gates of the Valley)
- Horsetail Fall (Firefall)
- Tunnel View
- Taft Point
- Sentinel Dome
- Yosemite Falls
- Yosemite Village & Ansel Adams Gallery