Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is a 365-foot (111 m) waterfall at the end of the box canyon overlooking Telluride, Colorado. Visitors find it 3 mi southeast of Telluride. Close by, Telluride is 3.5 mi away.
A waterfall, 3 mi southeast of Telluride
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°. When to go ↓
Telluride is the nearest base
Telluride is 3 miles northwest, with 19 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jul and Aug
July and August are the mild months, with highs of 69–72°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Telluride Regional (TEX) has airline service, about 8 miles from Bridal Veil Falls.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is a 365-foot (111 m) waterfall at the end of the box canyon overlooking Telluride, Colorado. Hiking and off-road trails pass by the falls and it has a hydroelectric power plant at its top. In winter the frozen shape of the falls forms an imposing challenge to intrepid ice climbers.
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- Waterfall
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- 7.3K a year
Places to stay near Bridal Veil Falls
Lodging nearby is in Telluride (19) and Ouray (33).
Telluride
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
2,454 people · 30% vacation homes
3 mi northwest of Bridal Veil Falls
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bridal Veil Falls | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride 30% vacation homes | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 19 12 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 2,454 | — | B− |
| Ouray 28% vacation homes | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 33 10 hotels · 3 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 929 | $588K | — |
| Silverton 25% vacation homes | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 23 8 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 3 RV parks | 721 | $471K | — |
| Mountain Village 27% vacation homes | 5 mi west | 5 min | 12 7 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins | 1,234 | $2,000K | B |
| Lake City 41% vacation homes | 26 mi east | 40 min | 27 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 13 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 416 | $429K | — |
| Ophir | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 185 | $906K | — |
| Ridgway | 17 mi north | 25 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,324 | $710K | — |
| Portland 25% vacation homes | 12 mi north | 20 min | 3 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 125 | $946K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Bridal Veil Falls with these
Within 65 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw60 mi National ParkMesa Verde National Park463K visitors a year
46 mi National ParkBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park250K visitors a year14 mi Ski areaTelluride Ski Area161 runs · 3,803 ft vertical
65 mi Ancient siteCliff Palace
45 mi Scenic railwayDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
47 mi MountainLa Garita Caldera
24 mi National forestUncompahgre National Forest321 mi Ski areaPurgatory Resort92 runs · 1,963 ft verticalPhoto credits
Mesa Verde National Park: Elaine from Sheffield, England, CC BY 2.0 · Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Cliff Palace: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: pixelFire, CC BY-SA 3.0 · La Garita Caldera: en:User:G. Thomas, Public domain · Uncompahgre National Forest: Unknown authorUnknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
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What people ask about Bridal Veil Falls
What town is Bridal Veil Falls near?
Telluride, CO, about 3 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Bridal Veil Falls?
July and August, with highs of 69–72°.
What is the closest airport to Bridal Veil Falls?
Telluride Regional (TEX), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 177 miles.
Where should I stay near Bridal Veil Falls?
Telluride (3 mi, 19 places to stay), Ouray (9 mi, 33 places to stay) and Silverton (9 mi, 23 places to stay).
What locals in Telluride say
Ask a question, or answer one, in Telluride’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.