Wallace Falls
- Hike
- 2.8 mi each way
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Wallace Falls is a waterfall on Wallace River in Snohomish County, Washington. Reaching it is a 2.8 mi hike each way. Flow season is not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
Keep dogs leashed; State Parks warns a trip down the falls would be fatal for pets. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Flow note | Three-tiered Wallace Falls with lower, middle, and upper viewpoints along the Woody Trail |
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| Swimming allowed | No |
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Access
| Hike | 2.8 mi each way |
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| Road | Paved |
| Parking | Park lot at 14503 Wallace Lake Road, Gold Bar; do not park on the narrow county road |
| When it fills | Lot usually full by 11 a.m. on weekends; check live parking camera |
| Fee | Discover Pass required: annual $45 or one-day $10 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. to dusk year-round |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Managed by | Washington State Parks (Wallace Falls State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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| Showers | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Accessible restrooms; picnic shelters; camping and cabins available |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
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| Camping | Allowed |
| Fires | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Wallace Falls open?
Keep dogs leashed; State Parks warns a trip down the falls would be fatal for pets. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to dusk year-round.
Can you swim at Wallace Falls?
No, swimming is not allowed at Wallace Falls.
How long is the hike to Wallace Falls?
It's a 2.8 mi hike each way. The road in is paved. Parking: Park lot at 14503 Wallace Lake Road, Gold Bar; do not park on the narrow county road. Lot usually full by 11 a.m. on weekends; check live parking camera.
Do you need a reservation for Wallace Falls?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Wallace Falls?
The fee is Discover Pass required: annual $45 or one-day $10.
When is Wallace Falls flowing?
Three-tiered Wallace Falls with lower, middle, and upper viewpoints along the Woody Trail.
What facilities are at Wallace Falls?
Restrooms, showers, drinking water, and picnic sites. Accessible restrooms; picnic shelters; camping and cabins available.
Nearby
Sources
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- https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/wallace-falls-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName, access.hikeDistanceMi, access.fee / hours / parkingPattern, rules.dogs / fires / camping / amenities, waterfall.flowNote / hazardNote, access.permitRequired, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)