Updated July 2026
Bridalveil Fall
A 617-foot plunge fed by Bridalveil Creek, one of the most prominent falls greeting visitors entering Yosemite Valley; flows year-round though wind often blows it sideways.
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 Yosemite National Park (NPS) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bridalveil Fall drops about 617 feet. That makes it the 15th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 98% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Bridalveil Fall Trail reaches it about 0.5 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 85 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Yosemite Valley. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Yosemite National Park (NPS) for closures and current conditions.
Spring snowmelt (Apr-Jun). 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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