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Bridal Veil Falls

Index, WA
Length: 4.00 mi.
Type: Out & Back

About This Trail

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Nice little hike through the woods and over a few stream/creek crossings. More than likely, you will get wet, so have good shoes! There are also a few spots where the trail is pretty uneven and rocky, so be careful. When you are almost to the end, you will reach some stairs that will help take you up that elevation gain needed. Once at the falls, there is a small place to rest on the ground and take some photos.

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/bridal-veil-falls

Submitted by: Rachel Potts, Hike it Baby Seattle
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Trail Features

Surface type Dirt
Elevation gain 1,000 ft.
Carrier needed Yes
Stroller friendly No
ADA accessible No
Water fountains No
Bathrooms Yes
Cell reception Spotty
Pet friendly No
Nearby convenience store No
Camping Nearby Yes
Emergency support
within 5 miles 		No

Trail highlights

Creek / River, Mud Puddles, Viewpoint, Waterfall, and Wildlife Viewing

Fee & Parking Details

Fee : $30.00

Northwest forest pass

National Forest Recreation Day Pass and ePass: $5/car. Allows you to park at trailheads for one day. You can purchase several day passes ahead of time and write the dates on them as you use them. The pass is available at National Forest offices and visitor centers, via private vendors or online. You can also buy the day pass (called an ePass) online and print it at home. Note that WTA and some other vendors listed do not carry day passes.
Northwest Forest Pass: $30. An annual pass honored at all Forest Service day-use or entrance fee sites in Washington and Oregon. The pass is available at National Forest offices and visitor centers and via private vendors or online.

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Getting There

To reach the trailhead from Everett, follow Highway 2 east to the small town of Gold Bar. Continue on Highway 2 for seven more miles. Just as the road curves left to reveal a large bridge over the Skykomish River, turn right onto Mount Index Road. Proceed on this dirt road a quarter mile. Turn right again, following the sign to Lake Serene Trail 1068 and the parking lot 500 feet ahead.

Consider visiting Lake Serene on a weekday. While there may appear to be ample parking, the lake’s popularity, particularly on weekends, often results in more cars than the trailhead can accommodate. Please note the No Parking signs. If you must park on the side of the dirt road, pull well off the road so that traffic and emergency vehicles can pass and other hikers can exit the lot.

About The Guide

Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.
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