Skip to main content
Google Tag Manager
Find Your Adventure
Hiking + Backpacking
Camping
Parks + Wilderness Areas
Special Destinations
Ocean Beaches + Shores
Canoeing, Kayaking + SUP (Flatwater)
Snowshoeing + Microspikes
Swimming Holes
Mountain Biking
Mountaineering
Backcountry Skiing + Splitboarding
Lodging
Hot Springs
Cross-country Skiing
Rafting + Kayaking (Whitewater)
Wildlife Viewing
Travel
Top Picks
Road Trips
Itineraries
Video
Articles
Stories
News + Events
Conservation + Nature
Tips, Tricks + How-to
Leave No Trace
Become a Contributor
Sign In
Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/07/2025
A sign along the road marks the partially hidden parking area for the Bridal Veil Falls hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/07/2025
T129 is the trail designation given to the track that heads toward the waterfall and historical area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/07/2025
The path initially follows a rocky single track that descends the hillside toward the stream.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/07/2025
At about 1/3 miles, the trail forks with the old railroad bed of the Alamogordo & Sacramento Mountain Railway, which heads another 1/3 of a mile or so before reaching the year round waterfall.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/07/2025
The track following the railroad bed remains wide with a slight uphill course.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/07/2025
The last portion of trail to the falls requires some easy scrambling up the short canyon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/07/2025
A small wooden structure to sit and listen to the sound of the waterfall.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/07/2025
Historic building ruins across from the waterfall.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/07/2025
Bridal Veil Falls.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/07/2025
Cherry blossoms blooming with Bridal Veil Falls in the background.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/07/2025
The area is scenic when quiet, though often times can see a good number of visitors.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/07/2025
Historic ruins at Bridal Veil Falls.