Waterfall
Bridal Veil Falls and Telluride Box Canyon
Telluride, Colorado
Colorado's tallest free-falling waterfall, reached by a rough road and short hike above Telluride.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The falls drop about 365 ft in a single ribbon at the head of the canyon east of Telluride. A 4WD road switchbacks up to an old power station at the top. Most people hike the road, which is steep but short.
Good to know
- Hike or mountain bike the road if your vehicle is low
- Best flow in early summer snowmelt
- Free gondola in Telluride connects to Mountain Village
- Best time
- Early summer
- Open
- Summer and early autumn
- Getting there
- Rough road, 4WD or high clearance beyond the lower car park
- Vehicles
- 4WD only
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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