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Bridal Veil Falls Jeep Tour in Telluride
Skip the hike. Ride to Colorado's tallest free-falling waterfall and the Social Tunnel overlook.
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Ages
- All ages
- Group
- Up to 30 guests
- High point
- 10,500 ft
- Trail rating
- 3 of 5
- Pickup
- Your door in Telluride
About this tour
Bridal Veil Falls is the tallest free-falling waterfall in Colorado, a 365-foot drop at the head of Telluride's box canyon, and the hike up to it is steep, hot and long. On this two-hour Jeep tour we drive you to the base of the falls on the Powerhouse road, then up to the Social Tunnel overlook on Tomboy Road for the view back down the canyon.
It is the tour we recommend when you have a short window in Telluride: a waterfall, a historic mining road, and a view of the whole town, all in two hours with front-door pickup.
The route
Stops may shift with weather, road conditions and what your guide sees that day.
- Pickup in TellurideFront-door pickup at your hotel or rental in town.
- Powerhouse roadUp the canyon road to the base of Bridal Veil Falls.
- Bridal Veil FallsTime at the falls, where the spray carries across the road even in August.
- Social Tunnel overlookUp Tomboy Road to the overlook above town, with the whole box canyon below.
- Back to townDrop-off at your door.
What's included
- Local guide and driver
- Open-air Jeep Gladiator with safari top and blankets
- Complimentary front-door pickup and drop-off in Telluride
- Stops at the falls and the Social Tunnel overlook
- First-aid and emergency kit in every vehicle
What to bring
- A light jacket; the falls are cool and wet
- Closed-toe shoes
- Water
- A camera you do not mind getting a little spray on
Who it's for
- Families with young kids
- Guests with limited time in Telluride
- Anyone who wants the falls without the hike
- Photographers who want the classic Telluride shot
Guest reviews
What guests say about riding with us
Highly recommend!
“Absolutely fantastic experience! Our guide, Pace, did an excellent job providing facts about the area and local history. Highly recommend!!”
Great Time!
“We had a great time on the jeep tour, Pace our driver did a great job of driving (felt very safe on the small roads looking over the cliffs), he was very informative about the area, the history of Telluride, also the old mining towns. We will be doing it again when we go back to Telluride”
Perfect!
“The trip was perfect. Steve our guide was very accommodating to our group with young kids. Views were amazing. We will definitely be back for another trip.”
Good to know
Bridal Veil Falls & Social Tunnel questions
Bridal Veil Falls drops about 365 feet, making it the tallest free-falling waterfall in the state. The tour drives to the base of the falls and then up to the Social Tunnel overlook above town.
You can, but the trail is steep and exposed. Our two-hour tour drives you to the falls and the overlook with a local guide, which suits families and guests who would rather not hike at altitude.
Yes. It is a two-hour tour with short stops, all ages are welcome, and there is no hiking required.
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