Near Fresnal Canyon Rails-to-Trails
A woman and her dog head west from Bridal Veil Falls chasing the sunset.
Near Fresnal Canyon Rails-to-Trails
Salado Canyon Connector
Near Fresnal Canyon Rails-to-Trails
This trestle lives below the Bridal Veil Falls Trailhead.
Near Fresnal Canyon Rails-to-Trails
Above the falls, below the bridge.
Near Fresnal Canyon Rails-to-Trails
Grandview Trail (T130)

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Fresnal Canyon Rails-to-Trails

3.3 (3 Ratings)
A link-up of three doubletrack sections of the Rails-to-Trails repurposed railroad bed in Fresnal Canyon.
8.8
mi
Distance
1,266
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.8mi
Distance
1,266ft
Elevation Gain
1,266ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
6,420ft
High Point
5,680ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This route is an out-and-back on mostly gravel doubletrack. There are one or two short, moderate climbs on singletrack. The trail link-up includes a railroad trestle over a stream, creek crossing just before Bridal Veil Falls and some great views of the basin and surrounding canyons. The trails are well established and are easy to follow. With few obstacles and mostly gravel, you can cruise up and back down this one.
History & Background
The history of the Cloud Climbing Railway can be found here.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Eric Borer