CHS 1 Hike

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Wallace Falls & Wallace Lake Loop

CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 11.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft

Wallace Falls State Park parking area at 8 a.m. (when the park gates open). Lot will likely fill early on this date. 

Normally a Discover Pass is required, but this is a free day for Washington State Parks. 

Up the Wallace Falls trail, forest road to Wallace Lake, then back down the Greg Ball trail. 

Route/Place

Wallace Falls


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essential Systems

  1. Navigation (map & compass)
  2. Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
  5. First-aid supplies
  6. Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
  7. Repair kit and tools
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
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