Trail: Bridal Veil Falls

Trail Identifier:     T75-S88

Location:  Estes Park, CO 80517

Trailhead Location: From highway 34 in Estes Park, follow MacGregor Avenue North for about a mile, then turn right onto Devils Gulch Road at the entrance to MacGregor Ranch. Follow Devils Gulch Road for about 4 miles, turning left onto the dirt McGraw Ranch Road. Follow this road a little over 2 miles and park at the turnouts just before the entrance to McGraw ranch. You need to walk past the ranch buildings to reach the Cow Creek Trailhead.

Last Updated: 2007-12-16 Parking: Trail Type: There and back

Trail Difficulty: Moderate Hike     Trail Length: 6 miles Trail Condition: OK, but a few difficult spots

Best Feature of Trail: Meandering creek, wildlife viewing, lovely waterfall, great views.
Sights: Meandering creek, wildlife viewing, lovely waterfall, great views.
Hike Description: Hike for two miles through a pretty meadow along Cow Creek. Watch for wildlife (deer, elk and bighorn sheep) and the views of the Lumpy Ridge cliffs. At the trailhead for Bridal Veil Falls go right and follow the trail up through forest to the fall. You can cross the stream at the falls and climb above them to find more small falls and pools.