Skip to main content
LakeQuality

A series of cascades and plunges on the Wallace River totaling about 367 feet, with the Middle Falls overlook the iconic stop, reached by the popular Woody Trail near Gold Bar.

Height
367 ft
Type
Tiered
Access
Moderate Hike
Trail
5.6 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
1,300 ft
Best season
Year-round; biggest flow spring
Land manager
Washington State Parks
Watercourse
Wallace River

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 for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

Graded lakes within 25 miles

Where to stay near Wallace Falls, Washington

Top-rated places to stay near Wallace Falls, Washington

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Planning a trip to Wallace Falls, Washington?

Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Wallace Falls, Washington — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wallace Falls drops about 367 feet. That makes it the 33rd-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 for closures and current conditions.

Year-round; biggest 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.

Get trip conditions by email

Lake grades, water temperature, and seasonal conditions as the data updates. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.