Bridal Veil Falls is located 3.05 miles from Cow Creek Trailhead on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The hike closely follows Cow Creek through ponderosa parks and aspen-fir forests to the 20' cascade. This 3-4 season trail features mild grades, abundant wildlife and Lumpy Ridge - a prominent granite complex home to numerous raptor species and world class climbing.

Each spring, elk seek out rich grasses along Cow Creek

Meadows and ponderosa parks along Cow Creek

The Bridal Veil Falls Trail runs below the north face of Lumpy Ridge, a popular climbing area

The antlers of mature bull elk can weigh over 40 pounds

After the split to Bridal Veil, a nice 'pool' can be found along Cow Creek, the stream that is fed by the falls

Aspens are abundant in this area, making for a terrific fall hike

Nestled in a narrow canyon, Bridal Veil Falls is a nice spot to have lunch

As crowds build, elk eventually leave the open meadows for the protected forest

Wild turkey have excellent daytime vision, can run up to 25 mph, and fly over 50 mph

A hen with her chicks (foreground and on the right hand side)