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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls Trail, Black Bear Pass Trailhead (Northwestern), ColoradoWaterfall poolSwimming hole nearby
A 365-foot waterfall near Telluride, reached by trail or a rough four-wheel-drive road.
- Water
- Waterfall pool
- Entry
- Free
- Swim hours
- Open all year
- Facilities
- Parking
- Dogs
- Dogs with leash
- Managed by
- San Miguel County Parks and Open Space
Getting there
From Telluride, travel east along Colorado Avenue past the Pandora Mill site to the Idarado Mine parking area. Hike the Bridal Veil Trail to the waterfall base; the upper road requires a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle.
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Questions about Bridal Veil Falls
Can you swim at Bridal Veil Falls?
Swimming is possible at a swimming hole beside the trail. The waterfall itself is not identified as a designated swimming area.
Does it cost anything to swim at Bridal Veil Falls?
Free
Are dogs allowed at Bridal Veil Falls?
Dogs with leash
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