Lake Serene & Bridal Veil Falls Trailhead

Category: Hiking area in Gold Bar, Washington

Address: Mt Index River Rd, Gold Bar, WA 98251, USA

Phone: +12066251367

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Nataliia C.

May 22, 2022

At least 5-6 hours hike. Pretty challenging one as to me. Snow gear may be useful on top. Also think of a pair of sticks for easier balance between rocks while walking.

Josh Wilson

Apr 28, 2022

Very pretty hike. The last half mile there is snow, spikes are very helpful. Round trip doing Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Serene was 8.5 mile and 2850 feet elevation gain. We went straight to Lake Serene and then did Bridal Veil Falls on the way back. Be ready for your calves to burn.

Sean Mooney

Apr 3, 2022

Nice and sweet hike to the falls, not that busy .. surprised.. though i bet in the summer it’s a packed trail as it’s easy access from vehicles. we skipped the lake as i it’s week 3 since back surgery and didn’t want to push it.

Sesar Urkaregi

Oct 26, 2021

The home up the the falls isn't all to bad it's a good hike up. The reward is beyond that i was expecting. Really worth the effort. I'm a big guy and hike up to lake Serene was a challenge. But a fun One for sure as you get many nice views of the valley on the way up. Oh and that lake with the snow melting off and those tall mountain peaks are all so very special. You'll be happy that you pushed yourself to make it to the top. Enjoy!

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Questions & Answers

I’ve heard you need a permit to get into the park. Is that correct? If so, where do I purchase that and how much is it?

Glennie Hoffman | Apr 15, 2020
David T. Schormann | Apr 16, 2020

Yes you do need a permit. You need the Northwest Forest pass you can buy a day pass for $5 or the year pass for $30 I think. I use an app on my phone when looking for trails. It's called AllTrails. Super helpful.

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i was wondering if there are some primitive camping areas around this area. i know the surrounding area is national forest land and am wondering if we can find a place to pitch a tent.

Daniel Cederberg | Apr 16, 2019
Kade Samson | Apr 17, 2019

You can't camp (legally) within 1/4 mile of the lake, but there are a few flat areas that are well-sheltered around the trail.

How long is the hike

Maritza Pineda | Apr 16, 2019
Aaron Cilwa | Apr 17, 2019

I went from the trailhead to the falls, then on to Lake Serene, then back to the trailhead. It ended up being 12.6 miles according to my FitBit.

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how long (time and distance) is the hike? also is this a good hike with kids ages 5-10?

M and H C | Apr 16, 2019
PNW Trail RC | Apr 17, 2019

Bridal Veil is only 4miles out and back. With young ones, it can easily be a 2 hour hike. To Lake Serene is 8.2 miles. Figure 4-5 hours. I think it's very kid friendly if you're a responsible parent. It should be noted that these trails are closed till the end of August 2018.

Is this trail close now ?

Kayy y | Apr 16, 2019
Paul Anderle | Apr 17, 2019

The lake screne is closed

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