Bridal Veil Falls Hike
Waterfall | Washington
4 mi round trip
1,000 ft
Moderate
Bridal Veil Falls Hike at a Glance
The Bridal Veil Falls hike is 4 mi round trip with 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,650 ft |
|---|---|
| Distance | 4 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 1,000 ft |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Your time: about 1 h 50 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 2 h 20 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 1,040 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 4 mi distance and 1,000 ft of gain for this hike are verified (wta.org), 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
Bridal Veil Falls is a waterfall in Washington, on land managed by Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Bridal Veil Falls Trail: 4 miles round trip with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain, from Lake Serene Trailhead. Distance from wta.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Moderate.
Before You Go
- The fee is $5 per vehicle per day. (fs.usda.gov)
- Dogs are allowed on leash. (wta.org)
- Respect No Parking signs and avoid parking on the side of the road. (fs.usda.gov)
- It can get wet in places as small streams are crossed. (wta.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Bridal Veil Falls?
The Bridal Veil Falls Trail to Bridal Veil Falls is 4 miles round trip with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Bridal Veil Falls hike start?
It starts from Lake Serene Trailhead.
Is there a fee to hike to Bridal Veil Falls?
The fee is $5 per vehicle per day.
Are dogs allowed on the Bridal Veil Falls trail?
Dogs are allowed on leash.
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 Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- wta.org
- Distance
- wta.org
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Bridal Veil Falls.