Bridal Veil Falls Overview
- Address: Gorge Parkway. Walton Hills, Ohio 44146
- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 9 pm
- Height: 20 feet
- Water Flow: Low to Medium (Depending on rainfall)
- Waterfall Crest: 10 Feet
- Difficulty to Reach: Easy
- Fees: Free
Bridal Veil Falls Guide
Bridal Veil Falls Area
Bridal Veil Falls is a peaceful and magnificent waterfall in the Bedford Reservation within the Cleveland Metroparks system. It is a top destination for hikers and visitors seeking a short hike to visit a backcountry waterfall. Not only this, but it is considered one of the best waterfalls in Ohio and is rated highly among families with young children or dogs every year.
Bridal Veil Falls can be accessed via the Bridal Veil Falls Scenic Overlook trail just off of Gorge Parkway. From the Bridal Veil Falls parking lot, it is an easy 1/3 mile hike on boardwalks and steps along Deerlick Creek
This waterfall is an amazing display of the glaciers that carved through Northeast, Ohio, and becomes even more spectacular after a rain. It is 20 feet tall, and its crest can reach 10 feet tall. Not only this, but it is one of the few waterfalls in the park that has beautiful cascades just before you reach the waterfall.. The cascades are approximately 50 to 100 feet in length and lend to beautiful spring and fall pictures.
Expert Tip
Bridal Veil Falls is one of the top waterfall photography destinations in Ohio. While each season provides unique opportunities, fall and winter are the best.
To get the perfect picture of the waterfall, it is recommended to visit in peak fall color season when the hardwoods complement the hemlock trees perfectly. If you prefer winter pictures, then visiting after the cascades and waterfall freezes is a must.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is operational all year, from 6 am to 9 pm.
Bridal Veil Falls is best visited in the fall when the colors have peaked or winterr when the falls have become frozen.
It is located in the Bedford Reservation and can be accessed from the Bridal Veil Falls Scenic Overlook parking lot off of Gorge Parkway.
Bridal Veil Falls is 20 feet tall with a potential crest of 10 feet.
No, there is no entrance fee to visit the falls.
Dogs are allowed at Bridal Veil Falls, but pay close attention to them around the cascades and falls.
No, it is not accessible to people with physical disabilities.
No, it is not recommended to swim at Bridal Veil Falls. The cascades move fast, and it is a steep drop off of the falls.
Yes, the Bridal Veil Falls Scenic Overlook trail and the Mountain Biking trail are just two of the many that can be accessed near the falls..
Bridal Veil Falls Virtual Tour
How to Get There (Driving Direction)
The easiest way to Bridal Veil Falls is via the Bridal Veil Falls Scenic Overlook trail. The quickest way is to put Bridal Veil Falls Parking Lot into your phone and GPS.
Driving Directions:
- When driving to the Bridal Veil Falls Parking Lot, you can take Gorge Parkway either east or west and then into the parking lot. For visitors outside of Northeast Ohio, following the directions on your phone/gps is best.
Learn More About Ohio Waterfalls
Bridal Veil Falls is one of just a few amazing falls in the Bedford Reservation in the Cleveland Metroparks system. Within just a few miles, though, are numerous other waterfalls that can be visited in one day and are listed below:
- Great Falls of Tinkers Creek
- Blue Hen Falls
- Buttermilk Falls
- Deer Lick Cave Falls
- Chippewa Creek Falls
- Brandywine Falls
