Heavy Rain Blamed for Rockslide That Sent Visitors Fleeing in Utah

A popular hiking and biking trail in Utah’s Provo Canyon will stay closed through the winter after a massive rockslide sent boulders crashing down a mountainside near Bridal Veil Falls, forcing witnesses to run for safety.

The rockslide struck on Friday, Oct. 23, following a stretch of heavy rain in the region. No one was hurt, but the falling rocks damaged trees, electrical equipment and a section of paved trail.

What Happened at Bridal Veil Falls

Bailee Hamilton and her husband, Emerson, had stopped at Nunns Park after the first slide to check whether anyone had been hurt. While they were there, a second slide began.