We drove up to the Bridal Veil car park - quite small, so could be tricky in high season, but well served with toilets and a picnic area - and took the trail to the falls. The online guide we found said that there was a charge for the car park, but despite a thorough search, we couldn't find any payment stations, so perhaps this is a high season charge? It was a relatively short walk, the board advised it was 2 -3 mile round trip, but we didn't feel it was anything near that. The path starts off paved but soon turn into quite rough ground underfoot, with pebbles and stones and, of course, you are either ascending or descending, so care needs to be taken, especially if you are less mobile. That said, we passed a family with an elderly family member, who was managing it, slowly, with the aid of walking poles. A walk down, across a bridge and then up steps to the viewing platform. The platform is ideally placed for the best view of the falls and photographs. The waterfall comes from a great height, cascading over rocks. I am sure there is a whole raft of geographical language relating to waterfalls, but if I describe it as a double decker, you should get the picture. My other half commented that he felt a little short changed as we hadn't really had to exert ourselves at all in order to access the falls. Whilst he saw that as a negative, for some it will be a real boon. Well worth the short walk.

This is a really nice spot. You need to make a short hike (about 1/3 of a mile to get to a good viewing spot. It is a moderate hike as there is a fair bit of up and down to get there. I'm in my mid-60s and was able to do it. It's a double falls--there's a ledge in the middle that breaks it up. We were there on a wet, sometimes rainy day and had to be careful as there were some slippery spots. This is one of the spots that one should stop at on the Columbia River Gorge Highway.

Bridal Veil Falls, a breathtaking beauty in the bosom of nature's bounty, bedazzles with its blissful cascade of shimmering silver strands. The falls flawlessly flow down the mossy mountainside, creating a captivating curtain of crystal-clear water. Delicate droplets dance and dazzle, as if nature's own diamonds, while the ethereal mist gently kisses the face of those fortunate enough to witness this spectacle. The verdant vegetation surrounding the falls adds to the picturesque panorama, painting a portrait of pure paradise. Bridal Veil Falls is a mesmerizing masterpiece, a wondrous waterfall where one can wade into a world of wonder, whimsy, and wistful contemplation.

Highly recommend stopping here along the historic Columbia River waterfall trail. It is easy to drive to, easy to hike to - not very far or challenging, the view is beautiful as well. They'll definitely be people here, but it's not too too crowded. If you're feeling daredevil-ish there's a way to climb up next to the waterfall - a 10 year old boy showed my fiance the way lol.