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Distance
1.81 miles
Elevation Gain
1027 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
Waterfall
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Scenic
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Hike to the tallest free-falling waterfall in Colorado, Bridal Veil Falls, at a stunning 365 ft in length.
Park at the Pandora Mill just east of Telluride and lace up your footwear of choice. At 1.2 miles to the base of the falls with 850 feet of gain, this can make for a great thigh burning hike or run. The trail is a gravel road that eventually passes a gate to further trails up the Bridal Veil Basin.
Photographing this falls can be extremely difficult at the base due to the heavy mist and the best angles are along the road. The power plant at the top of the falls is private and not open for visitors.
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Justin Doub
11/30/2024
Amazing Views
Great Conditions
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Drew Thompson
4/30/2022
Scenery is spectacular
What a great spot and truly the "Switzerland" of the U.S. Take the trail from the lower parking lot and hike past three waterfalls ...
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Lucas Bremer
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9/4/2020
big elevation gain
Be in decent shape before attempting. Also, you will meet vehicles coming off of Black Bear Pass. Be aware they do not have much ...
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Kevin Fagan
7/12/2020
Gorgeous Switchbacks
Doing this trail in the midsummer heat was a bit rough but allowed for gorgeous views of the valley and waterfall!
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Jenna Mulligan
7/1/2020
Bridal Veil
A lovely Telluride walk up a mining road that does narrow near the canyon walls.Got right under the falls and felt the spray!!! Its ...
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Tesla Weir
5/25/2020
beautiful
Great family hike we went threw the trail to the top with our boys (8YO, 5YO) we were nervous it was going to be ...
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Gustavo Quiros
9/23/2017
loved it
This hike was a must in Telluride and the Falls were amazing
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Merritt McKinney
8/9/2017
MASSIVE
The waterfall feels absolutely gigantic in person. The house on the top is a unique addition that is unlike anything I've ever seen before. ...
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Chema Domenech
3/9/2016
Must do if in Telluride
Our pup loved this hike. It has decent elevation gain and creeks flowing down the mountain as you hike up are also awesome! I ...
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