Distance
5.6 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
Wallace Falls Trail
5.6 mi roundtrip · 1,300 ft gain · Moderate · Wallace Falls
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
1,300 ft
Highest Point
1,500 ft
Trailhead Elevation
300 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Multiple waterfall viewpoints
Old growth forest
Family friendly
Technical Notes
Three main waterfall viewpoints — Lower, Middle, and Upper Falls. Middle Falls is the most impressive at 265 feet. Well-maintained state park trail. Can be muddy in winter. Great year-round hike. The upper section is steeper but worth the views.
Getting There
Trailhead
Wallace Falls State Park Trailhead
Wallace Falls State Park, Gold Bar, WA
Parking: ~50 spaces
From Seattle
48 mi · 55 min drive
US-2 East from Everett to Gold Bar. Turn left on 1st Ave, then right on May Creek Rd to Wallace Falls State Park.
Planning Details
Best Season
Year-round
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Required Pass
Discover Pass
Annual: $35.00 · Day: $11.50
Mountain
Wallace Falls · 1,500 ft · Central Cascades
Avalanche Forecast
Check current avalanche conditions for the Wallace Falls zone before your trip.
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