Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont) Hike
Waterfall · about 120 ft high | North Carolina
4.6 mi round trip
Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont) Hike at a Glance
The Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont) hike via the Bridal Veil Falls Road is 4.6 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 120 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Bridal Veil Falls Road |
| Distance | 4.6 mi round trip |
Your time: about 1 h 30 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 55 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 870 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 4.6 mi distance for this hike is verified (ashevilletrails.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont)
Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont) is a waterfall in North Carolina, about 120 feet high, on land managed by DuPont State Recreational Forest (N.C. Forest Service). Its height is from en.wikipedia.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Bridal Veil Falls Road: 4.6 miles round trip, from High Falls Trailhead. Distance from ashevilletrails.com.
Before You Go
- Parking is free. (ashevilletrails.com)
- Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail. (ashevilletrails.com)
- Visitors must not slide on, dive from, jump off or climb any of the forest's waterfalls. (ncagr.gov)
- The forest opens at 5 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. (ncagr.gov)
- Parking lots are often completely full by 9:30 a.m. (ncagr.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check DuPont State Recreational Forest (N.C. Forest Service) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont)?
The Bridal Veil Falls Road to Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont) is 4.6 miles round trip.
Where does the Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont) hike start?
It starts from High Falls Trailhead.
How tall is Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont)?
Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont) is about 120 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont)?
Parking is free.
Are dogs allowed on the Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont) trail?
Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Bridal Veil Falls (DuPont) Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- ashevilletrails.com
- Distance
- ashevilletrails.com
- Falls height
- en.wikipedia.org
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
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