Bridal Veil Falls via T129

Bridal Veil Falls is has been a popular destination since it was a stop for tourists along the Alamogordo & Sacramento Mountain Railway, and remains so today for hikers reaching the falls via one of the several trails that reach it. This hike describes the shortest route - a 1.3 mile out and back - allowing hikers to access the falls.

Beginning at a rocky dirt pullout along Fresnal Canyon Road, the hike via T129 descends on a series of switchbacks, following a dirt single track down a hill for around 1/3 of a mile before the trail intersects with the foot path along the old railway bed. Though no structures from the railroad tracks remain along this portion of the hike, the wide path follows the upstream route, passing a couple fences and gates, before a fork begins to head up the short canyon and directly to the falls.

Tourists trains running up to Cloudcroft used to take a short break at the falls, allowing passengers to dip their feet in the water. Fed by springs, Bridal Veil flows year round, though displays the largest flow following wet conditions. Additionally, a wooden shelter offers visitors a spot to sit and watch the flow from a distance, and old structure remains sit across the streambed.

A few interpretive signs are posted along the way, as well as couple benches, but this route remains partially shaded and the most easily accessible way to the falls.

Those looking for a slightly longer hike might consider starting the hike downstream which accesses remnants of the old railroad along its path.

There are no amenities of any kind located at the primitive parking area or along the trail.