Bridal Veil Falls — Local services in Carnation

Bridal Veil Falls is definitely a worthwhile spot to visit if you’re exploring the area.

It offers a scenic and refreshing experience that’s perfect for nature lovers, families, or anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful outdoor hike.

The entire trip, including the hike and drive to and from the location, took us about 3 to 4 hours in total.

The trail to the falls is easy to moderate, making it accessible to most fitness levels.

It’s well-maintained and offers beautiful views along the way. Once you reach the falls, the sight is truly pleasant — a gentle, cascading waterfall surrounded by serene natural beauty.

It’s a great place to unwind, take photos, and simply enjoy the sounds of nature.

One important tip for first-time visitors: make sure you navigate directly to the correct parking area.

We initially missed the designated parking and ended up following our GPS, which unfortunately took us to a nearby private property where access is not allowed.

We had to turn back and search for the official parking lot, which we eventually found just a little earlier on the same route.

Fortunately, there is ample parking available once you’re in the right place.

Overall, it’s a lovely spot that’s not too crowded and offers a great half-day outdoor experience. Just be mindful of the parking to avoid...

The hike to the falls is rated "moderate," and between easy and moderate is where I would peg it. Some parts of the trail will require you to pay attention to your footing, but no parts of the hike are difficult. The parking lot can fill up, especially on the weekends. All that said, I rated the hike and the falls at four stars. My ratings always begin at three stars, indicating that my expectations were met. When I'm disappointed, stars are lost. When I'm pleasantly surprised, stars are added. The falls were beautiful and the mist provided a much appreciated cool down while wetting my shirt for some evaporative cooling on the way back down. So four stars, for slightly exceeding my...

It's a very beautiful place! We hiked there on New Years Day. It was a cloudy day with no rain, but it had rained two days previously. The trail was wet but not muddy with a little snow near the falls. It was steep, Rocky and a bit slippery near the top after the fork from the Serene Lake trail.

There were a couple of easy fords over shallow streams, mainly hopping on rocks or going over branches or logs in the water.

The falls were gorgeous, with crystals of ice everywhere from the spray. Absolutely worth the effort to hike up there.

The parking lot was almost full when we arrived around 1 pm, but the trail didn't seem too crowded. The pit toilets were locked an unavailable for...