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Bridal Veil Falls June 2005 
While
riding the Provo
River Parkway Trail we visited Bridal Veil Falls.
To our amazement we were able to view the remains of an avalanche
that occurred during the 2005 winter season. The snow filled
with dirt and debris is still over 10 feet high in some
places. The water from the falls is slowly cutting away at the
snow which has made a natural tunnel revealing the inside of the
avalanche. 
The force of this avalanche must have been enormous due to the 12
inch plus diameter trees that are snapped in half like tooth
picks. What was amazing to me is that the snow by the trail is
still solid ice and the temp. outside was 89 degrees. I have to
say that I'm glad that I can view this destructive force of nature
while it's melting and not why its roaring down a hill. This is
the reason the Bridal Veil Falls tram and restaurant is in ruins and
hasn't been operational for many many years. 
If you plan to be is this area enjoying the Provo
River Parkway Trail and the remains of this
avalanche are still there view it from the trail. Don't climb on the
snow or enter the cave the water has formed. I would expect this to
melt over the next few weeks but who knows maybe it will last until
next winter. The best way to view Bridal Veil Falls is from
the Provo River Parkway Trail, but you can also park across the Provo river
in the old tram parking lot which would provide you a full view
of these beautiful falls. |
