Bridalveil Falls — Waterfalls 49.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871579
Catalogued on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Bridalveil Falls — a waterfall — lies 49.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871579, Bridalveil Falls is recorded as a waterfall on the USGS Franconia quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bridalveil Falls sits at 44.16034° N, 71.72370° W (DMS 44°09′37″ N, 71°43′25″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other waterfalls in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 12 waterfalls catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bridalveil Falls itself. The ones closest to Bridalveil Falls:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thirteen Falls | South Twin Mountain | 6.4 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | South Twin Mountain | 6.5 mi |
| Franconia Falls | Mount Osceola | 8.1 mi |
| Zealand Falls | Crawford Notch | 11.9 mi |
| Thoreau Falls | Crawford Notch | 12.3 mi |
| Arethusa Falls | Crawford Notch | 16.8 mi |
| Nancy Cascades | Mount Carrigain | 17.2 mi |
| Norway Rapids | Mount Tripyramid | 17.7 mi |
| Shell Cascade | Waterville Valley | 18.5 mi |
| Fletcher Cascades | Mount Tripyramid | 19.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Bridalveil Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cannon Balls | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lonesome Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bridalveil Falls — 49.2 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.160°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bridalveil Falls track the nearby The Cannon Balls summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bridalveil Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cannon Balls | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lonesome Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bridalveil Falls located?
Bridalveil Falls is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bridalveil Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bridalveil Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bridalveil Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871579 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bridalveil Falls?
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry.
How many other waterfalls are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other waterfalls in Grafton County, New Hampshire.