Bridalveil Fall waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Short walk

Bridalveil Fall

Near Yosemite Valley, California

Height620 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail0.5 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring

Bridalveil Fall is a 620-ft waterfall near Yosemite Valley, California, with short walk access (0.5 mi round trip). the first great fall you see entering Yosemite Valley. Best season: Spring.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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