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Difficulty
Moderate
Trail Length
0.6 miles
Trail Type
Loop
About Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is a 33-foot waterfall on the edge of Heber Springs, Arkansas, on a site maintained by the Heber Springs Parks and Recreation Department. A lookout deck right off the parking lot gives an easy view, and a 0.6-mile loop trail drops to the base of the falls. A second, smaller waterfall sits on the other side of the parking area.
The Setting
Bridal Veil Falls sits at 551 feet in the foothills of Arkansas. The falls drop 33 feet.
Height: 33 feet
Trail & Hike Details
Trail Description
From the lookout deck by the parking lot, a 0.6-mile loop trail descends to the base of the falls. The path is rocky and steep in places and can be very slippery after rain.
What to Expect
The falls drop 33 feet. Dogs are welcome.
Accessibility
The trail is not wheelchair accessible. Uneven terrain and elevation changes require steady footing.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Bridal Veil Falls?
✅ Dogs are allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Bridal Veil Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and fall are the best times to visit Bridal Veil Falls, as the water flow is typically stronger during these seasons, and the surrounding foliage is particularly vibrant.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
The rocks around the waterfall can be slippery, so exercise caution when near the water. Avoid visiting during heavy rain or after storms, as the trail may become hazardous.
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Is Bridal Veil Falls Frozen?
Updated about 7 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately north-facing, shaded
Bridal Veil Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 74°F to 40°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- no gauge
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
1-meter lidar measures about 123 feet of descent through Bridal Veil Falls, a steep tiered drop rather than a single free fall. That is more than the listed 33 feet because the gorge keeps dropping below the falls themselves. The brink sits at about 546 feet above sea level.
The ground changes about 80 feet in the 500 feet above the falls and 40 feet in the 500 feet below. Facing northwest, the falls stay mostly shaded, with soft, even light all day.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 546 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 123 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Northwest
- Mostly shaded, so the light stays soft and even all day.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading northwest).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Getting There
Bridal Veil Falls is located just outside Heber Springs, Arkansas. From downtown Heber Springs, take Highway 25 to Bridal Veil Falls Road. There is a small parking area near the trailhead.
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Free public parking lot on Bridal Veil Falls Road off Highway 25, next to Heber Springs Collision Center. Picnic tables are near the lot.
Elevation
551 feet above sea level
Coordinates
35.469524° N, -92.038482° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Visit early in the day to avoid crowds, especially during weekends and holidays. Wear sturdy shoes as the trail can be slippery after rain. Bring water and a camera to capture the stunning views.
Where to Stay
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Heber Springs by IHG
Quality Inn Heber Springs
Cozy Heber Springs Cabin w/ Deck & Dock!
Lucky Trout Lodge
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Nearby Campground
JOHN F KENNEDY
4 miles away · 70 sites
Overview John F. Kennedy Park is located on the Little Red River just downstream of Greers Ferry Dam in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. In his last major appearance before his death, President John F. Kennedy stood on a flag-draped platform overlooking the just-completed Greers Ferry Dam and spoke of the prosperity the lake would bring to the region.Today, a million visitors flock yearly to the scenic waters for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking. Recreation Gree
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Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include Sugar Loaf Mountain, Greers Ferry Lake, and the Heber Springs Historic District.
Wildlife
Visitors may encounter birds, squirrels, and other small wildlife along the trail.
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