Bridal Veil Falls
Multnomah County, Oregon
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 118 ft (36 m)
- Location
- Multnomah County, Oregon
- The walk
- 0.3 mile one way; 0.6 mile return calculated
- Ground & access
- Steep descent with a creek crossing; the return climbs back up.

Descend to the waterfall using the lower trail, not the highway bridge.
Plan your visit
Lower waterfall trail
The park describes a 0.3-mile descent. Doubling this gives 0.6 mile return. The separate half-mile paved overlook loop views the Columbia River.
Steep descent with a creek crossing; the return climbs back up.
Where to start
Use the state park parking area near Historic Columbia River Highway milepost 28, west of I-84 Exit 28.
Timing & water
Current seasonal trail conditions are unknown; check park notices before travel.
Before you go
Day-use parking permit required; the park lists one-day purchase on site.
Visitor informationMore waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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Shepperd's Dell FallsShort paved path from a roadside pullout82 ft (25 m) · Multnomah County, OR1.0 miSW
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