Updated July 2026
Bridal Veil Falls
A multi-tier waterfall on the flank of Mount Index near the town of Index, fed by the outlet of Lake Serene. The falls are reached via a steep climb up rocky stairways and share a trailhead with the Lake Serene route.
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 Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (USFS) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Bridal Veil Falls in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Bridal Veil Falls / Lake Serene Trail reaches it about 4 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 1,040 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Index. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (USFS) 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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