Wallace Falls State Park features a lush forest, two lakes and the majestic three-tiered Wallace Falls. Hikers, bikers and campers flock here to experience a pristine nature setting and explore 17 miles of hiking and biking trails. This is a busy park and the lot is usually full by 11 a. Before you leave, check the parking lot live camera.
This makes it difficult for neighbors and private landowners to get in and out of their driveways. Additionally, parking on the roadway causes safety issues for drivers and pedestrians alike. A trip down the falls would be fatal for your pet.
Though your dog might normally be good about coming when they're called, this is likely a new and exciting environment that can challenge the recall of even the best behaved pups.
For the safety of you, your pets and other trail users, keep your dogs on a leash at all times. Two kitchen shelters without electricity, five sheltered picnic tables and five unsheltered picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wallace Falls offers 12 miles of well-maintained trails that takes you along the Wallace River, up to Wallace Falls and out to Wallace and Jay lakes. The popular 2. The middle viewpoint gives you the most panaromic views of the Skykomish River Valley and Olympic Mountains.
For a longer trek, head down an old logging road or follow the Greg Ball Trail over four miles to Wallace and Jay lakes. Two walk-in tent sites are available first-come, first-served. Two restrooms with showers fee required are close by. These sites are near the parking area, very private and have picnic tables and fire rings. Backcountry campsites are available at Jay Lake and Wallace Lake with a maximum of five people per site.
