Bridal Veil Falls–Crows Nest, 6 sights
2.1 mi · ▲ 331 ft · 52 min
Bridal Veil Falls–Crows Nest, 6 sights is a 2.1-mile out-and-back near McGregor, IA. The route passes Bridal Veil Viewpoint, Bridal Veil Falls, Bridal Veil Viewpoint and 3 more. It climbs 331 ft, with sections as steep as 20% grade. It scores 16/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Bridal Veil Falls–Crows Nest, 6 sights
2.1 mi · ▲ 331 ft · 52 min
Elevation 961–1,117 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Deer Ridge Trail · 42.99459, -91.16423
Weather Sep 20: sunrise 6:50 AM · sunset 7:07 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Deer Ridge Trail, heading NE.
- 0.2 miPass Bridal Veil Viewpoint.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Bridal Veil Trail, heading W.
- 350 ftContinue straight onto Myotis Trail, heading W.
- 0.2 miTurn left onto Bridal Veil Trail, heading NW.
- 50 ftPass Bridal Veil Falls.
- 50 ftPass Bridal Veil Viewpoint.
- 100 ftBear left, heading NW.
- 400 ftContinue straight onto East Hickory Ridge Trail, heading SW.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto Weeping Rock Trail, heading S.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto West Hickory Ridge Trail, heading W.
- 0.5 miSharp left onto East Hickory Ridge Trail, heading N.
- 0.2 miSharp left onto Bridal Veil Trail, heading SW.
- 250 ftPass Crows Nest.
- 50 ftPass Bridal Veil Viewpoint.
- 0.2 miPass Bridal Veil Viewpoint.
- 0.1 miBear right onto Deer Ridge Trail, heading SE.
- 0.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~27 min). Leave by 6:21 PM for the 7:07 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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