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Yosemite National Park hiking guide

Bridalveil Fall Trail

A 0.4-mile loop with 170 ft of climbing in Yosemite Valley, rated easy.

Bridalveil Fall Trail, Yosemite National Park
Photo: itia4u · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
0.4 mi (0.7 km)
Elevation gain
170 ft (51 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Yosemite Valley
Highest point
4,015 ft
Lowest point
3,931 ft
Paved
Yes
Wheelchair accessible
Yes

About Bridalveil Fall Trail

This short, paved path leads to the base of a majestic waterfall, offering stunning views and a chance to experience the power of nature. The trail is accessible year-round, though conditions can be icy in winter and wet during peak spring flows.

Route map

Route map of Bridalveil Fall Trail in Yosemite National Park250 ftN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Bridalveil Fall Trail3,9504,0000.00.10.20.3Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 4,015 ftLow 3,931 ft
Elevation runs from 3,931 ft to 4,015 ft over 0.4 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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