Updated July 2026
Bridal Veil Falls
A two-tiered, roughly 118-foot waterfall on Bridal Veil Creek in the Columbia River Gorge, reached by a short half-paved trail. It is the only major Gorge waterfall that sits below the Historic Columbia River Highway.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Oregon State Parks for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bridal Veil Falls drops about 118 feet. That makes it the 167th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 75% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Bridal Veil Falls Trail reaches it about 0.6 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 120 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Bridal Veil. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Oregon State Parks for closures and current conditions.
Spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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