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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.

 

 

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