A rockslide came down near Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon at about 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, covering part of the Provo River Trail and the park area at the base of the falls. No one was hurt. Utah County has closed the trail and park, and county officials say the area will stay closed through the winter, with cleanup in the spring.
| When | About 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 |
| Where | Bridal Veil Falls, Provo Canyon (US-189) |
| Injuries | None reported |
| Damage | Several trees and some utility infrastructure |
| What is closed | The trail and park from the parking lot east about a quarter mile toward the falls |
| How long | Through the winter; cleanup in spring; no reopening date |
What happened
Utah County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Ormond said the slide covered part of the trail and the park area near the falls, KSL reported. Rocks were still falling about an hour later. Two people driving through the canyon, Emerson and Bailee Hamilton, filmed the slide and the large rocks landing on the trail and shared the video with KSL.
The Sheriff's Office posted at 3:53 p.m. that "the trail and park near the falls are closed," from the parking lot east along the trail for about a quarter mile toward the falls, Gephardt Daily reported. A 5:30 p.m. update said no one was hurt and the area had been inspected. Deputies and volunteers were posted at the closure to keep visitors out, KUTV reported.
Why it came down
Utah County Commissioner Skyler Beltran's post attributed the slide to heavy rain, the Deseret News reported. According to KSL, some rain gauges in Provo Canyon recorded more than an inch of rain in the 24 hours before the slide, citing National Weather Service data, as the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel brought heavy rain to the Wasatch Mountains.
How long it will be closed
Utah County officials said the trail had already been scheduled to close the following week, and the rockslide moved the closure up. The county says the area will remain closed through the winter, with cleanup in the spring. No reopening date has been given. "Crews will work to clear the debris and ensure the trail is safe and passable before reopening," Beltran wrote.
The falls are also in the middle of a two-year, $7 million Utah County reconstruction that began in September 2025, covering parking, trails, recreation areas and repairs to earlier avalanche damage, with construction expected to run through 2027, KUTV reported. Our Bridal Veil Falls guide covers the phases of that project and the area's history of avalanches.
What to do
- Do not go around the closure. The Sheriff's Office warned of continued danger from falling rocks.
- See the falls from the road. Bridal Veil Falls is visible from US-189 in Provo Canyon. Pull off only where it is legal and safe.
- Walk or ride elsewhere in the canyon. The Provo River Parkway outside the closed section, Vivian Park and Nunns Park and the rest of Provo Canyon are open options. Check Utah County's posts for detours on the Parkway before you go.
- Ice climbers: the falls area is a winter ice-climbing destination. Check with Utah County before planning a winter visit, since the closure runs through the winter. Our rock and ice climbing guide has more.
How to get updates
Utah County and the Utah County Sheriff's Office post closure updates on their social media accounts. We will update this story when the county announces cleanup dates or a reopening.
Related on Provo.com
- Bridal Veil Falls: the complete guide
- Provo Canyon guide
- Provo River Parkway guide
- Waterfalls in Utah Valley
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Sources
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- Bridal Veil Falls trail closes for season following rockslide, officials say, KSL. Checked October 24, 2026.
- Rockslide forces trail, park closure near Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon, KUTV. Checked October 24, 2026.
- Rockslide near Bridal Veil Falls closes section of Provo Canyon trail, Deseret News. Checked October 24, 2026.
- Provo Canyon rockslide closes Bridal Veil Falls trail and park, Gephardt Daily. Checked October 24, 2026.