Bridal Veil Falls, Waterfall at box canyon edge in Telluride, United States.
Bridal Veil Falls descends 365 feet from the canyon rim, creating a vertical white stream of water against dark rock formations.
The Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Power Plant, constructed in 1907 at the waterfall's summit, supplied electricity to local mining operations through its Westinghouse generator.
The waterfall and power station received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 for their role in Colorado's mining development.
Visitors can access the falls by following Colorado Avenue east from downtown Telluride until reaching the marked parking area at the canyon base.
The power plant at the top of the falls maintains its original 1907 AC generator, which still produces twenty-five percent of Telluride's electrical needs.
Location: Colorado
Part of: San Miguel River
GPS coordinates: 37.91920,-107.76996
Latest update: May 22, 2025 19:00
These waterfalls and natural phenomena are located in remote areas. They offer visitors natural experiences without large crowds.
Colorado features natural areas and historical sites away from common routes. The locations range from sand formations at Paint Mines Park to Zapata waterfalls. Bishop Castle displays hand-built stone architecture in the forest, while Devil's Causeway presents narrow rock bridges in the wilderness. Fossil discoveries, dinosaur tracks, and abandoned mining towns document the state's history.
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