Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The Salado Canyon Trailhead only has room for around six cars.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
A short quick descent leads to the Salado Canyon Trail which follows the old path of the Alamogordo & Sacramento Mountain Railway.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Occasional washouts of the railroad bed necessitate quick ways around the obstacles.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The trail overlooks the Salado Canyon Trestle, a wooden trestle which the trains passed over at one time.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
A few interpretive signs offer reasons to stop and take in the expanse of Salado Canyon.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Nearing the waterfall, there are several narrow gates to pass through.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Salado Canyon portion of the railroad hiking trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
A small wooden shelter sits beneath cherry blossoms near the site of the waterfall.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Bridal Veil Waterfall at the end of the short out-and-back trail.