Photograph of Bridalveil Fall taken in springtime to capture rainbows near the base of the fall. The original name for the Fall was Pohono
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Bridalveil Fall is one of the most spectacular waterfalls to be found in Yosemite National Park.
The fall flows throughout the year but is at its fullest after snowmelt. This would be around the end of May and into June. The fall measures nearly 620 feet (190 m) in height.
Ostrander Lake, some 10 miles to the south, is the main feed for the waterfall. The original inhabitants of Yosemite Valley (Ahwahneechees) called the fall Pohono, thought to mean “evil wind” or “spirit of evil wind”.
Wind often blows the fall, creating a large amount of spray and mist. On a sunny day, this can reveal some spectacular rainbows.
The current name, Bridalveil, was suggested in 1856 by Warren Baer, editor of The Mariposa Democrat, because of its lacy appearance.
Bridalveil Fall was called Pohono (Po-ho-no) by the original inhabitants (Ahwahneechees) of Yosemite Valley. Possibly meaning Spirit of the Puffing (or Evil) Win