Colorado
Bridal Veil Creek
9.3 mi
Distance
2,681 ft
Gain
Conditions
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Bridal Veil Creek
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 9.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,681 ft
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- Managing agency
- Medicine Bow-Routt NF — Hahns Peak/Bears Ears RD
About this trail
Bridal Veil Creek is a 9.4-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado offering significant elevation gain of 2,681 feet. This moderate to strenuous hike takes you through scenic terrain as you follow the creek drainage. The out-and-back format allows hikers to choose their own turnaround point, making it accessible for various fitness levels, though reaching the full distance requires sustained effort due to the cumulative elevation gain. The trail provides consistent views of the creek system as it winds through the landscape, with the elevation gain spread across the route. The out-and-back design means you'll experience the same terrain in both directions, allowing for different perspectives of the surrounding environment on your return. Best conditions typically occur during summer and early fall months when higher elevations are most accessible. Plan for a full day hike, especially if attempting the complete distance. Water from the creek is available along the route, though filtering or treating water is recommended.
