Bridal Veil Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
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About Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is on a tributary of Captain William Moore Creek in the Skagway River valley, about 10 miles north of Skagway along the Klondike Highway. The White Pass and Yukon Route railway passes it on the climb to White Pass, and the train gives the best view. A roadside waterfall with a large paved parking area at Klondike Highway mile 10.0 is also sometimes called Bridal Veil Falls.
Trail & Hike Details
The Approach
No hiking required. Bridal Veil Falls is accessible by vehicle with a roadside viewing area.
Trail Description
There is no hike. View the falls from the White Pass and Yukon Route train or from turnouts on the Klondike Highway near mile 10.
What to Expect
A tall cascade on the steep east side of the Skagway River valley, fullest during snowmelt in late spring and early summer.
Accessibility
This waterfall is viewable from a vehicle-accessible area. No hiking is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Bridal Veil Falls?
❌ Dogs are not 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
Late spring and summer, when snowmelt keeps the flow high.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
Safety Information
Water temperature is currently 38°F — cold enough to cause numbness quickly. Avoid prolonged water contact and use caution near the falls.
The Klondike Highway climbs a steep grade here; use the paved turnouts and stay off the runaway lanes.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Taiya River, 6.2 miles away, not on Bridal Veil Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
378 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
Higher than usual for this time of year
Based on 32 years of record
11.61 ft
Water depth at gauge
38°F
Dangerously coldRisk of cold shock
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
The water is flowing higher than usual for this time of year. Water temperature is dangerously cold at 38 degrees F, avoid prolonged contact.
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge TAIYA R NR SKAGWAY AK (10 km away).
Today
Barely Flowing
393 cfs
2/10Tomorrow
Barely Flowing
380 cfs
2/10Thu
Barely Flowing
384 cfs
2/10Fri
Barely Flowing
359 cfs
4/10Sat
Barely Flowing
417 cfs
2/10Sun
Barely Flowing
411 cfs
2/10Mon
Barely Flowing
426 cfs
2/10Best window: Fri — barely flowing flow, mostly cloudy (trip score 4/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from early June to early September, peaking in August.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
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Is Bridal Veil Falls Frozen?
Updated about 7 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately strong flow slows freezing 1 more freezing day forecast
Bridal Veil Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 32°F to 25°F. 1 freezing day are forecast, so ice may start to form.
- Days below freezing
- 5 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 1 of the next 7
- Flow
- 389 ft³/s
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. See every frozen waterfall in Alaska.
Weather Forecast
Location & Access
Getting There
Drive north from Skagway on the Klondike Highway (Alaska Route 98) to about mile 10.0, where there is a large paved parking area beside a waterfall. Do not park in the runaway truck lanes at mile 9.8 and 12.0. The White Pass and Yukon Route railway also passes the falls.
Get Directions on Google MapsParking
Large paved parking area at Klondike Highway mile 10.0. Do not park near the runaway truck lanes on this grade.
Elevation
2,756 feet above sea level
Coordinates
59.569444° N, -135.208333° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Watch for traffic when entering and leaving highway turnouts. For the classic view of Bridal Veil Falls, ride the White Pass and Yukon Route train.
Where to Stay
Holland America Skagway Inn
Historic Skagway Inn
Pack Train Inn
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Nearby Campground
LAUGHTON GLACIER CABIN
4.5 miles away · 1 sites
Overview Laughton Glacier Cabin is located 2 miles west of the Canadian border on the north side of the Sawtooth Mountains. The site can be accessed by train, followed by a 1.5-mile hike. The White Pass and Yukon Railroad operates from May 1 to September 30. The cabin is closed to reservations in the off-season, since the surrounding area is owned by the railroad. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities.Recreation The acces
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Nearby Attractions
Pitchfork Falls (Klondike Highway mile 7.7), the William Moore Bridge (mile 11.1), and the Skagway River valley viewpoints at mile 11.6.
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