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Wallace Falls State Park - Greg Ball Trail to Wallace Lake
Central Cascades
updated 2 weeks ago
The Greg Ball Trail to Wallace Lake is reported in good condition with no snow or bugs as of October 24. The trail is well-maintained and offers a peaceful alternative to the more crowded Wallace Falls trail. Parking was half full on a Saturday morning in early September, and reports suggest the road is suitable for all vehicles. Hikers can expect beautiful forest scenery and the option for a swim at Wallace Lake. Blackberries and thimbleberries were ripening in mid-August.
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What hikers ask about Wallace Falls State Park - Greg Ball Trail to Wallace Lake
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The trail is reported in good condition as of October 24. It is well-maintained and suitable for hiking and potentially trail running.
The road is reported as suitable for all vehicles as of October 24. Parking was about half full on a Saturday morning in early September.
Yes, Wallace Lake is accessible and described as beautiful and worth the hike by a reporter on October 24. A swimmer described the water as 'deliciously lovely' in mid-August.
While one report from mid-August mentioned various bird species including an owl and an evening grosbeak, and ripe blackberries and thimbleberries, there have been no recent reports of wildlife or berry sightings.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
We hiked up to the lake instead of the falls, and it’s definitely worth it! The Greg ball trail is so peaceful and quiet. I think 99% of people do the falls, which is a lovely hike. But going up to th...
Older2 months 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...
Older2 months ago
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...
Older5 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Such a great hike! We started at 12:30 on Saturday when some parking had opened up, but there were still plenty of groups heading to Wallace Falls. Splitting off from the crowds was great. We did hear...
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Almost any day is a good day to walk in Wallace Falls State Park, and today was no exception - it was beautiful!When I arrived at 10 AM the parking lot was about 1/3 full, even with diminished space d...
Older6 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Started my hike on the Woody trail at 7:45 am. It’s been so long since I was last here I forgot how you get nice river views almost right away. Enjoyed the lower, middle, and upper viewpoints and I st...
Older7 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Trail was dry and obstacle-free the entire way.
Older7 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...
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Started the hike at 7, raining significantly. Took the Greg ball trail up to Wallace lake. Trail in good condition. Heading east down from Wallace lake toward the upper falls the trail was completely ...
Older8 months ago
Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West
Great hike for a misty morning. The falls are roaring after the recent rain.I hiked up the Woody Trail to the Upper Falls, then up to the logging roads. There has been some new logging activity but no...