Guides / The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Gerudo Valley

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time guide · Crossing the bridge to reach the desert

Gerudo Valley serves as the rugged gateway between Hyrule Field and the Gerudo's Fortress. As a child, the broken bridge is guarded, but as an adult, Link must find a way across the chasm to infiltrate the thieves' territory. Below the bridge lies a fast-flowing river that leads into Lake Hylia, containing a few hidden collectibles.

Items

0/2

Piece of Heart: In a wooden crate on a high ledge near the waterfall below the bridgePiece of Heart: Behind the waterfall in a small alcove accessed by dropping into the river

Secrets

0/2

A silver rock hides a secret grottto behind the tent as an adult, requiring the Megaton Hammer to break.Cucco floating allows Child Link to reach the ledges and riverbed below without dying from the fall.

Enemies

Octorok

Weak to Reflected projectiles or arrows

Spits rocks at Link while he swims in the river below.

Shops and people

Running Man: Challenges Link to an unwinnable footrace to the bridge in the lost woods
Carpenters: Offer dialogue regarding the broken bridge and the desert entrance

Tips

Use Epona to easily jump across the broken bridge as an adult.
If you lack Epona, use the Longshot on the wooden bridge posts to cross the gap as an adult.
Falling into the river sweeps you directly to Lake Hylia, providing a one-way trip there.

← Previous

Shadow Temple

Gerudo's Fortress

Stuck somewhere in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time?

Quest Compendium sees your screen while you play: ask about exactly where you are, and keep this guide open right beside your game.

Get live help while you play