Wallace Falls - Lake Loop — Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

There are several options for making a loop hike to both Wallace Lake and Wallace Falls. I made a lollipop loop by hiking the Woody Trail to the Greg Ball Trail to Wallace Lake. From the lake, I followed the Upper Grade to Upper Wallace Falls and made my way back on the Woody Trail. I also made a pit stop at the Small Falls Interpretive Trail. All trails were clear and in good condition, with the following minor exceptions: Woody Trail: Two small (about 5" in diameter) trees are down across trail. Both are less than a foot off the ground, so they are very easy to step over. Upper Grade: There are some muddy spots and two very small streams to cross. Small Falls Interpretive Trail: There are no interpretive signs. The sign holders are in place, but no signs. There were lots of slugs along the trails today. Wildflowers were blooming, especially along the Upper Grade toward Wallace Falls. Foxglove was particularly prominent. The Woody Trail was busy as usual, but the Greg Ball Trail was deserted. The trek to Wallace Lake is definitely the way to go if you are looking for solitude while at Wallace Falls State Park.