Bridal Wreath Falls

Bridal Wreath Falls

Obviously, Tucson is not well know for waterfalls. It's a desert and as such does not have a whole lot of water. But Tucson is surrounded by large mountains and during certain times of the year those mountains receive a lot of rain and snow. With the rain and snowmelt many of the canyons turn into rivers and the canyon walls turn into waterfalls.

Eric and Dave taking pictures of the main fall

Bridal Wreath Falls is quite a sight during these times. The main and first fall drops about 25 feet and is surrounded by granite boulders and saguaros. To the north of this main waterfall is a steep climb (using the roots of a large tree) up to the next level and many smaller waterfalls. It also has a spectacular view of the Tucson valley and the Catalina Mountains.

How to get there:

Bridal Wreath Falls is located just off the Douglas Spring Trail. The trail head begins at the eastern end of Speedway. The hike starts of level but quickly gets fairly steep as it winds up the foothills of the Rincon Mountains. This trail is heavily covered in large saguaros and has great views of the canyons and the city of Tucson the whole way. After 2.5 miles on the Douglas Spring Trail there is a trail marker stating 0.2 miles to the southeast for Bridal Wreath Falls.

Reminders:

• Bring plenty of water and sun protection
• Good shoes
• Be extremely careful on the rocks especially if you venture up to the second level. They are quite slick.
• Cell phone service is very spotty if you get a signal at all

Bridal Wreath Falls is a great hike with a beautiful destination.

Coming up.....How to Take Pictures of Waterfalls

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