After seeing the falls from tunnel view, it was nice to get close to them. We walked a short distance on a paved path to get closer and then hiked a short distance over rocks and trees to get close to the falls and feel the spray. Since this didn’t take more than 20-30 minutes, I would highly recommend. The falls were gushing this time of year.

This is a stunning waterfall that is a must see and do on your bucket list. We recently traveled to Yosemite national park and wanted to see all the waterfalls throughout the park. California had a very rainy and snowy winter, above average, so going there in early June was the perfect time to see Bridalveil Falls. The snow was melting at such a high clip, that the water flow was massive and roaring with no stopping insight. We got excelling videos and pictures. The waterfalls look like a bridal veil, thus the name.

Bridal Veil is best in June. Bring a plastic bag to wear. The mist will soak you. And wear sturdy non-slip shoes as the rocks are wet. Sadly, some people don't feel they have to pick up their trash. Be a good do bee and bring a trash bag to pick up litter. Not enough rangers to do that efficiently on the trails. I have my kids do the same when we hike anywhere. We do it on our way back unless we see a pile of trash. Then we stop and pick it up. People on tour buses are the worst. I think they view our National parks like Disneyland where there are people to pick up after you. I guess they are right because my family picks up their trash. Maybe the tour opporators should say something to the tourists with them.

The trail to the falls remains closed, but you can view them from Valley View, Tunnel View and from pull-overs on the road in the western end of the Valley. From those viewpoints, it remains a very impressive sight. We were there mid to late August and the flow was good but the caveats are that record snow levels in winter 2023 meant that waterfall flows were higher than normal for August and we also had just had the flow boosted by rain from Storm Hilary, so what I saw was a flow that exceeded what is typical for August.

Mid September and the fall was still pretty heavy. Parking lot was still in repairs but had no trouble in finding a spot on the street near the trailhead. Beautiful sight worth the visit.