Fagin's Hike of the Week- Wallace Lake

This hike is off Hwy 2 in the small town of Gold Bar and Wallace Falls State Park. Most people hike to the waterfalls and it is certainly worth a short side visit. The photos below are from last year when entire hike was snow-free. Latest reports show some snow just before Wallace Lake.

Greg Ball Trail @ Alan Bauer

Moss everywhere @ Alan Bauer

Wallace River

Wallace Lake

Trail Stats: 8.2 miles roundtrip and 1500 feet gain. Start on the main trail and then soon come to old railroad grade and turn left onto this. Go just over 2 miles and you will come to a toilet, nice place to take a break. Turn left on Greg Ball Trail and good a little over a mile and you come to a logging road and turn right. Go short distance and you will find a gravel service road to your left and take that and walk 0.50 mile to the lake. Here is our track. 

Driving Directions:
From Everett, follow Hwy 2 for 28 miles east to Gold Bar and  turn left onto 1st Street (signed for Wallace Falls State Park).
Proceed for 0.4 mile to a four way stop
Turn right onto May Creek Road and continue for 1.5 miles to Wallace Falls State Park. You will need a Discover Pass.

 Disclaimer: There are many factors which you should consider in deciding whether to proceed with an outing, including the visible weather at the trailhead, the strength and experience of the party, snow and avalanche conditions, route conditions, etc. You are the final decision maker whether to proceed. West Coast Weather, LLC dba Washington Online Weather cannot be held liable for loss or injury arising from your decision to proceed, and expressly disclaims all liability related thereto. Redmond, Washington USA. Also, please bring map-compass and GPS to help with trail directions as our directions are our best estimate.

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