Near Bridal Veil Falls
Near Bridal Veil Falls
Near Bridal Veil Falls
Near Bridal Veil Falls
Near Bridal Veil Falls

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Bridal Veil Falls

3.8 (24 Ratings)
An airy route with stunning views of the Telluride Valley.
4.8
mi
Distance
1,331
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.8mi
Distance
1,331ft
Elevation Gain
1,331ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
10,342ft
High Point
9,024ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Shortly past where the Idarado Legacy Trail ends, continue up the dirt road past the mill. It's about miles to the base of the 365-foot falls or you can continue to the top of the falls, the power plant and a vantage point of the valley below. Bridal Veil Falls is the tallest free-falling waterfall in the state of Colorado.While you won't have much solitude on this route, you'll enjoy some stunning views of the canyon, downtown Telluride, Ingram Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. The grade is steady, but not too steep and the dirt road is wide although a little rocky around the switchbacks.

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