Hiking · Telluride, CO
Wasatch Bridal Veil Loop
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 3 miGood window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.
Partly Sunny
Feels like 85°
Trailhead temp
74° est. at 11,916 ft
Storm chance
7% afternoon
Wind
5 mph SSW
UV index
4.2 moderate
Sun window
6:21 am to 8:11 pm
Distance
15.5mi round trip
Elevation gain
2,208ft
High point
11,916ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
The Wasatch Bridal Veil Loop is a strenuous, approximately 15-mile hiking route near Telluride, Colorado. The trail combines the Bear Creek, Wasatch, Bridal Veil, and River Trails to form a large loop. Hikers ascend the Bear Creek Trail through aspen forests to a saddle at roughly 13,000 feet, then descend through Bridal Veil Basin before returning via the River Trail. The route features views of Bear Creek Canyon, waterfalls, and alpine basins. It is generally considered difficult and takes about 10 hours to complete. The best time to visit is May through October. Parking is available at the Carhenge Parking Lot or near Bridal Veil Falls, though starting points may vary. Dogs are permitted on a leash.
Trail profile
Gain
2,208 ft
Avg grade
3%
Steepest
4%
High point
11,916 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Waypoints
Latest trail reportgood
Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
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