This Bridal Veil Falls feeds Hanging Lake in Glenwood Canyon within the White River National Forest, depositing the travertine minerals that give the lake its vivid teal color. It is reached by a steep ~1.4-mile climb from the Hanging Lake trailhead; a permit is required, and it is distinct from the better-known Bridal Veil Falls near Telluride.
Its water comes from Dead Horse Creek. It lies in Garfield, Colorado. The site is on public land managed by White River National Forest (USFS).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Reaching it takes a moderate walk, so budget time and pack water before you set out. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 3.1 miles round trip. The nearest town is Glenwood Springs.
When to go: summer to early fall. Water volume swings with the seasons here, strongest after snowmelt or rain and lowest in late summer, so check recent streamflow before you go.
