Updated July 2026
Wallace Falls (Middle Falls)
The signature drop of Wallace Falls State Park, the Middle Falls plunges about 367 feet across multiple tiers on the Wallace River and is the centerpiece of a hike that also passes Lower and Upper Falls. The Woody Trail climbs steadily through second-growth forest above Gold Bar.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Washington State Parks (Wallace Falls State Park) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wallace Falls (Middle Falls) drops about 367 feet. That makes it the 34th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 95% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Woody Trail to Wallace Falls reaches it about 5.6 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 1,300 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Gold Bar. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Washington State Parks (Wallace Falls State Park) for closures and current conditions.
Year-round (best flow spring). Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More Washington waterfalls
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