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Wallace Falls - Lake Loop
Central Cascades
updated 2 weeks ago
Wallace Falls State Park's Lake Loop is reported in good condition, with trails snow-free and suitable for all vehicles as of September 5. Hikers can expect no significant bug issues. The trail offers opportunities to see all three falls, and a loop totaling around 9.5 miles is possible via the Woody and Greg Bell trails, incorporating sections of road. The area also features ripe blackberries and thimbleberries for picking, as noted on August 18. Some sections may experience direct heat, particularly between Wallace Lake and the top of the falls.
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The road to the trailhead is reported as suitable for all vehicles as of September 5. No issues with road access have been mentioned in recent reports.
The trails are generally in good condition with no significant obstacles or blowdown mentioned in the provided reports. As of September 5, the trail was described as being in good condition.
On a Saturday morning around 10 am, the parking lot was half full as of September 5. Mid-week parking was noted as having little to no people on the trail, implying ample parking.
Yes, on August 18, it was reported that the water at Wallace Lake dropped off incredibly quickly and was deliciously lovely. Seven people from the group swam, and another youngster joined them.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Main hiking partner, dog, and I hit Wallace Falls State Park on a Saturday morning with a reasonable weather forecast for the day. Arrived a little after 10am to find the parking lot half full. On the...
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
In a word, WOW. 11 of us from the Seattle Mountaineers CHS-1 cohort set several new records: 7 swimming, 2 wading, 2.4 mph round trip average, 13.5 miles completed and 2225 feet gained, under beautifu...
Older1 month ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
My partner and I planned this hike in order to get a good light pollution-free view of some meteor showers. There are two walk-up campsites right at the Wallace Falls State Park parking lot by the tra...
Older3 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Hiked the Woody Trail to the Upper Falls. This was the most strenuous part of the hike as there is considerable rocks and roots to keep an eye out for. Reaching the Upper Falls viewpoint, proceeded al...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Why I picked Memorial Weekend to do this I’ll never know! It was still so beautiful, but watch your step! Slugs everywhere :-)Started around 12:30, it was sooo insanely busy, it thinned out a little a...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Party of 5 Foothills Mountaineers hiked 8:15 to 2:30 with scant company past falls trio--great volume and plenty of spray (but not on us). State Park parking lot very few cars and bathrooms in usual "...
Older4 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Wallace Falls - lake loop is the way to go, you lose so many people after middle falls. The forest road is not exciting, but I saw a deer today so that was fun. There was a well-stocked compost toilet...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Any vehicle can make it to the trail. Absolutely beautiful and not too difficult at all. There are some steeper parts but for the most part its pretty consistent. Hiked to upper falls, but theres some...
Older6 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
9 of us from the Mountaineers braved inclement rainy weather to do a 9.8-mile loop, clockwise, up the Railroad Grade to Greg Ball Trail to Wallace Lake, then down in a loop past the Falls. We left the...
Older6 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
This falls to lake Loop hike offers lots of scenery, adventure, and views! Hiked counter-clockwise. WARNING: trail flooded and impassable along the DNR road about 4.5 miles from trailhead. It's actual...