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Beautiful, well-groomed trail up to a beutifull series of waterfalls
Wallace Falls is set of nine different cataracts in all which are well worth the hike up. The hike is short enough for a day time picnic outing. But, be prepared to get a little exercise as it is a 1200 foot elevation gain up to the falls. On the trail, you'll find many examples of Cascade regional flora and fauna as well as some old growth forest....
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Who went Tonia, Allison David, Jean and Rob.The weather was good and everybody was ready to hike. The hike was 2.75 miles to the upper falls. Dave wanted me to let you know it was 5.5 miles round trip. We made pretty good time most of the way and stopped for photo ops and offered to take pictures of other hiking groups. At the lower falls we stopped for lunch (OK I stopped for...
This is an easy hike with some beautiful scenery including several different steps to Wallace Falls. Once you get to the picnic table shelter, you are at the lower falls. But, don't stop there. Go to the Middle Falls which is worth the short uphill stretch. Upper falls are very nice too, but not quite as high as the middle falls. This is a good family hike as long as those going...
2011.11.20 Wallace Falls
Alpine Meadows Mobile Home Park, Washington, United States
Hiking | 7.4 miles
Hiking | 7.4 miles
Perfect day for a hike. I happened to have a midweek day off and purposely planned to go to Wallace Falls. It's a hugely popular hike and there is often nowhere to park. On a Thursday morning at 10:30, the lot was almost empty.
I give this hike 4 stars. It delivers in the workout, the payoffs and the scenery perfectly. Flush toilets at the trailhead are a big plus.
The trail...
2011-05-11 Middle Falls at Wallace Falls State Park
May Creek, Washington, United States
Hiking | 3.8 miles
Hiking | 3.8 miles
[Pictures at Flickr]It was spitting rain when I left Sea-Tac, so decided it was worth trying to head out to Wallace Falls State Park. When I got there, the rain had gone from spitting to ... more like a rain. Was about to turn around, but then some cars with moms and kids got out for a hike, so I had no choice.Got soaked, but actually the rain eased up a bit,...
Wallace Falls State Park. Trip was 6 miles although my tracker says 4. Incredible 265 foot waterfall. Hike was with Dave n Carole.
