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Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic ViewpointDOGAMI Lidar Base Map: Open Street Maphttps://gis.dogami.oregon.gov/maps/lidarviewer
Oregon State Parks: Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
Oregon State Parks: Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
Land was acquired by purchase from various owners between 1970 and 1984. It adjoins the site of the old Bridal Veil Timber Company operation. Beginning in 1886, the company employed a flume system to bring in rough cut lumber to its sawmill and the railroad at this location.
Acreage: 15.55
Annual day use attendance: 155,736
The park is situated in large timber stands; the area was a natural choice as a logging haven once upon a time. The park features two different trails: an upper walking/interpretive trail and a lower hiking trail to the falls (120' tall). Both are not to be missed
The upper trail takes visitors around the precipice of the cliffs of the Gorge. Sign boards along the trail point out distinctive native wild plants that grow abundantly in this area such as camas, lupine, bead lilly, trillium and bleeding heart. The trail is fenced beautifully with logged beams and wire to protect visitors along the viewpoint while maximizing every vantage point of the magnificent view of the Gorge. The famous geologic edifice known as the Pillars of Hercules, a 120-foot basalt tower once used as a training site for mountain climbing, can be seen best from the upper trail at Bridal Veil.
Oregon State Parks: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkHistory&parkId=107
This page covers the upper view point trail. For the lower trail to Bridal Veil Falls trail, CLICK HERE.
This page covers the upper view point trail. For the lower trail to Bridal Veil Falls trail, CLICK HERE.
Bridal Veil HeightsOuch... I spaced off the source of this photo, probably from the Facebook group. I'll get the details in when I track them down!
"The Bridal Veil Bluffs and nearby Pillars of Hercules are parts of massive basalt flows of the Columbia River Basalt Group (CRBG), which, according to Norman and Roloff (2004) are overlain by Troutdale gravels, which are capped in turn by olivne basalt flows from Larch and Pepper Mountains, both Boring Lava Cones. The Bridal Veil State Scenic Overlook is located on top of the Bridal Veil Bluffs offering great views of Cape Horn."
"The Bridal Veil Bluffs and nearby Pillars of Hercules are parts of massive basalt flows of the Columbia River Basalt Group (CRBG), which, according to Norman and Roloff (2004) are overlain by Troutdale gravels, which are capped in turn by olivne basalt flows from Larch and Pepper Mountains, both Boring Lava Cones. The Bridal Veil State Scenic Overlook is located on top of the Bridal Veil Bluffs offering great views of Cape Horn."
Lyn Topinka, Columbia River Images: Bridal Veilhttp://columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/bridal_veil.html
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Bridal Veil Trails (2014)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. January 3, 2014.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt , All Rights ReservedPhoto Currently Unavailable
Bridal Veil Trails Interpretive SignBridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt, All Rights ReservedPhoto Currently Unavailable
Bridal Veil Trails Interpretive Sign (Detail)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010Photo Currently Unavailable
Bridal Veil Trails Interpretive Sign (Detail)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010Photo Currently Unavailable
Bridal Veil Trails Interpretive Sign (Detail)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010
Cut Flower Found on Table, As Is...Bridal Veil Viewpoint. Columbia River Gorge. Oregon. April 19, 2008Copyright © 2011 A. F. Litt, All Rights Reserved
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Angels Rest From Bridal Veil (2008)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. April 19, 2008.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt, All Rights Reserved
The Bridal Veil Mill and Company TownClarence E. Mershon. The Columbia River Highway: From the Sea to the Wheat Fields of Eastern Oregon. Portland: Guardian Peaks Enterprises. 2006. 1st Edition. 131.
The Bridal Veil Mill and Company Town (2014)Bridal Veil, Oregon. March 24, 2014Copyright © 2014 A. F. Litt, All Rights Reserved
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Paddles and Paths Interpretive Sign (2014)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. January 3, 2014.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt , All Rights ReservedPhoto Currently Unavailable
Paddles and Paths Interpretive SignBridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt, All Rights ReservedPhoto Currently Unavailable
Paddles and Paths Interpretive Sign (Detail)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010Photo Currently Unavailable
Paddles and Paths Interpretive Sign (Detail)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010Photo Currently Unavailable
Paddles and Paths Interpretive Sign (Detail)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010Photo Currently Unavailable
Rock Formation at Bridal Veil Viewpoint (2010)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt, All Rights Reserved"The upper trail at the Bridal Veil Overlook traverses the cliff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, leading to great views of the Columbia. Native wild plants such as camas, lupine, bead lilly, trillium and bleeding heart line both sides of the pathway along the cliff. 'Qua-mosh', 'quamash', and 'pashaquaw' were various ways the Lewis and Clark journals listed the Camas, scientifically known as 'Camassia quamash', a term from the Nez Perce 'qe'mes'. The Camas plant, a member of the lily family, was unknown to science before the Lewis and Clark journey."
"The upper trail at the Bridal Veil Overlook traverses the cliff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge, leading to great views of the Columbia. Native wild plants such as camas, lupine, bead lilly, trillium and bleeding heart line both sides of the pathway along the cliff. 'Qua-mosh', 'quamash', and 'pashaquaw' were various ways the Lewis and Clark journals listed the Camas, scientifically known as 'Camassia quamash', a term from the Nez Perce 'qe'mes'. The Camas plant, a member of the lily family, was unknown to science before the Lewis and Clark journey."
Lyn Topinka, Columbia River Images: Bridal Veil Overlook
Camas BudBridal Veil Overlook, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. April 19, 2008.Copyright © 2011 A. F. Litt, All Rights Reserved
Camas FlowerBridal Veil Viewpoint. Columbia River Gorge. Oregon. May 16, 2008.Copyright © 2012 A. F. Litt, All Rights Reserved
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Camas PatchBridal Veil Viewpoint. Columbia River Gorge. Oregon. May 16, 2008.Copyright © 2012 A. F. Litt, All Rights ReservedPhoto Currently Unavailable
Camas Patch In BloomBridal Veil Viewpoint. Columbia River Gorge. Oregon. May 16, 2008.Copyright © 2012 A. F. Litt, All Rights Reserved
Random MushroomBridal Veil Viewpoint, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. May 16, 2008Copyright © 2011 A. F. Litt, All Rights Reserved
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Camas & TreesBridal Veil Viewpoint. Columbia River Gorge. Oregon. May 16, 2008.Copyright © 2011 A. F. Litt, All Rights ReservedPhoto Currently Unavailable
Bridal Veil SpringBridal Veil. Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. May 16, 2008.Copyright © 2012 A. F. Litt, All Rights Reserved
Bridal Veil Viewpoint w/ Fred Litt (My Dad, 1942 - 2016)Bridal Veil Falls State Park. Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Oregon. July 20, 2013Copyright © 2011 A. F. Litt , All Rights Reserved
Stormy WashingtonApril 19, 2008. Bridal Veil Viewpoint, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon.Copyright © 2011 A. F. Litt, All Rights Reserved
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Roads, Rails and Riverboats Interpretive Sign (2014)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. January 3, 2014.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt , All Rights ReservedPhoto Currently Unavailable
Roads, Rails and Riverboats Interpretive Sign (2010)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt, All Rights ReservedPhoto Currently Unavailable
DETAIL: Roads, Rails and Riverboats Interpretive Sign (2010)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010Photo Currently Unavailable
DETAIL: Roads, Rails and Riverboats Interpretive Sign (2010)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010Photo Currently Unavailable
DETAIL: Roads, Rails and Riverboats Interpretive Sign (2010)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. October 14, 2010
Union Pacific and I-84 from Bridal Veil ViewpointColumbia River Gorge, February 22, 2011.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt , All Rights Reserved
Bridal Veil Viewpoint (2008)Columbia River Gorge. Oregon. May 16, 2008.Copyright © 2012 A. F. Litt , All Rights Reserved
Bridal Veil Viewpoint & Pillars of HerculesBridal Veil Viewpoint. Columbia River Gorge. Oregon. May 16, 2008.Copyright © 2012 A. F. Litt, All Rights Reserved
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Winter Sunset At Bridal Veil VistaBridal Veil Viewpoint, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. February 22, 2011.Copyright © 2011 A. F. Litt, All Rights ReservedPhoto Currently Unavailable
Paving the Way Interpretive Sign (2014)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. January 3, 2014.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt , All Rights ReservedPhoto Currently Unavailable
DETAIL: Paving the Way Interpretive Sign (2014)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. January 3, 2014Photo Currently Unavailable
DETAIL: Paving the Way Interpretive Sign (2014)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. January 3, 2014Photo Currently Unavailable
DETAIL: Paving the Way Interpretive Sign (2014)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. January 3, 2014Photo Currently Unavailable
Crown Point and River From Bridal Veil Viewpoint (2014)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. January 3, 2014.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt , All Rights ReservedPhoto Currently Unavailable
Trail to the Viewpoint (2014)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. January 3, 2014.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt , All Rights Reserved
Mossy Path at Bridal Veil Viewpoint (2011)Columbia River Gorge, February 22, 2011Copyright © 2011 A. F. Litt , All Rights Reserved
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No Shortcuts (2014)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. January 3, 2014.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt , All Rights Reserved
Bridal Veil Lodge from Viewpoint Trail (2014)Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint. January 3, 2014.Copyright © 2015 A. F. Litt , All Rights Reserved
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Bridal Veil Overlook
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Includes ... Bridal Veil State Scenic Viewpoint ... Bridal Veil Falls ... Cliff House ... Camas Root ... Cape Horn ... Pillars of Hercules ... Sand Island
http://columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/bridal_veil_overlook.html
Camas
Camas
Includes ... Camas ... Camassia quamash ... Camas Root ...
http://columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/camas_root.html
Oregon State Parks: Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
Oregon State Parks: Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=107
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