Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil Falls is a double cataract waterfall which drops 607 feet to the Provo River. The falls can be seen from the scenic HWY 189 pullout or by taking the exit to the base of the falls. From the parking area, follow the paved path to get a closer view of the falls. Feel free to dip your feet in and get wet, ’cause the base of Bridal Veil Falls has a nice shallow pool which little kids love to splash around in. The surrounding trails are great for spring, summer, or fall hiking and biking, and the views can be absolutely breathtaking.

Location

Located up Provo Canyon (Hwy. 189), Provo, UT
Accessibility: Head north on Hwy 189 (University Avenue) which will take you up Provo Canyon. If traveling from Salt Lake City on I-15, take Orem’s 800 North exit 272 and head east to Provo Canyon. From Park City and Heber Valley area take Hwy 40 to Hwy 189. If traveling to Provo from southern Utah exit 263 (Hwy 189) head north.
Driving time: Bridal Veil Falls is about 10 miles from Provo’s Center Street, 15 minutes away.

Description

Visitors in winter definitely don’t have to go home empty-handed. Bridal Veil Falls is a favorite spot for ice-climbing in the winter. Scaling frozen waterfalls with crampons and ice tools is a unique and challenging sport. Utah ice is usually in good shape for climbing from December through February. Besides Bridal Veil Falls, Utah Valley is full of other great ice-climbing spots, including The Great White Icicle, Stairway to Heaven, and Miller’s Thriller.