Bridal Veil Falls (Idaho Springs)

Bridal Veil Falls is a spring-fed waterfall on a tributary of Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado.  The waterfall is located in the town of Idaho Springs.

Hike Length: 0.2 miles
Estimated Time: < 0.1 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Idaho Springs
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfall are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 39.74151,-105.51490
Waterfall GPS: 39.74035,-105.51573

Directions:

From Denver, head west on I-70 for about 20 miles to Idaho Springs. Get off on exit 240 and turn right on 13th street, then the second right on Miner Street. Drive through town for about 0.2 miles and turn right on 17th Avenue. There is a public parking lot at the end of the street on the right.

Map:

Hike Description:

From here, follow the paved path under the interstate to the waterfall and water wheel.

The water wheel was built in 1893 by Charlie Tayler, who attributed his good health to the fact that he never kissed women or took baths.

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