Wallace Falls

Wallace Falls is a beautiful and moderately difficult hike. But what is so great is that you can stop at three different lookout points depending on how far you want to go. It is 5.4 miles round trip to the upper falls. The only drawback is that it is usually pretty busy on nice days. You want to get there early to beat the crowd.

Location: Gold Bar, WA
Leashed: N/A
Poop Bags: No
Water: Fresh Water at the begining of the hike where there is a spot at the bottom of the falls, no water at the mid/top falls.

Once you get past the power-lines, the hike becomes really pretty with an old growth forest and spots to turn off by the water from the falls. Which my dogs loved playing in. Once you reach the lower falls the hike will start to climb.

At the middle falls look out point, there are some picnic tables and a really beautiful view. Many people turn around from here and it is a 4 mile round trip if you turn back. It is a great place to stop a take a rest and bring a snack or lunch.


If you continue on, your not too far from the top. There are a series of switchbacks climbing higher and higher. Once you reach the top you are roughly 1,200 feet above the trailhead. There is a beautiful view that is breathtaking.


Here we are at the very top. My dogs were ready to turn around and go back down to play in the water.