Bridal Veil Falls — Tuesday, Jul. 16, 2024

Arrived at the trailhead just before 8:30am on this lovely summer Tuesday. Ten cars were in the parking lot when I arrived, with ample room for more. Toilets were clean and well-stocked. Trail is in good condition, the couple crossings are shallow and easy to cross on rocks. Trail towards the falls becomes rocky and uneven interspersed with trail stairs, a nice work-out for the lovely pay-off of one of my favorite local waterfalls. The falls are lovely, if not at peak spring raging, but the cool mist is still there and lovely ready after the climb. Buttercups and other flowers still blooming, salmon berries are mostly done for the season, but I was able to find a handful. All in all, passed about three dozen other hikers and returned to my car shortly after 10:30 to find the main parking lot close to full, including several summer camp vans unloading groups of hike-ready kiddos. Happy hiking!