Wallace Falls - Lake Loop — Saturday, May. 14, 2011

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

Based on the number of other people at the state park today, I decided I better file my report before there were 10 more just like it. I did a nice loop trip following the Woody trail along the river up to the various falls overlook points. It has been at least 10 years since I have been here and the trail was not the morass of roots and mud that I remembered. The river rapids and falls are quite spectacular right now. I would recommend this section of trail if anyone wants a shorter trip. From the upper falls, I followed the blue diamonds and flagging where the trail was very muddy and rooty. The trail did improve when the upper road was reached. There were still occasional muddy spots at low points along the road over to Wallace Lake. I stopped at the lake picnic benches for a snack and then followed the DNR road down to the Greg Ball trail and then down to the Railroad Grade trail. The road walk and the RR grade walk were barely acceptable from an enjoyment point of view but the Greg Ball trail was just as nice as the Woody trail.