Day Hike - Wallace Falls

Thank you for joining me on my Mentored Leader Hike : ).  Annora will be joining us as my mentor leader.

Expect a pace of ~ 1.75 mph on the climb up and ~ 2.25 mph on the descent.  

I hiked the trail this week and will update the group on trail conditions prior to our hike.  The trail is wide and well-defined, with plenty of stairs and bridges, and railings - all in good condition; there were only a few isolated patches of mud, easily avoidable.  No fallen trees across the trail.  Very comfortable footing.  Between the middle and upper falls, there are some rocky and rooty steps that were a bit slippery after rain, so be careful. Also, the trail can be narrow at points, so keep your eye on the trail.

We'll walk as a group at a conversational pace and take 5-minute breaks at each of the 3 Fall viewpoints and the Skykomish Valley viewpoint- a great time for photo opportunities.  We will enjoy a longer break at the Upper Falls (~15 minutes) and then head back down the same way to enjoy the Falls and Valley views, taking breaks as needed.  I expect the hike to take ~ 3.5 hours with breaks.  

 We will hike rain or shine.  If a weather front comes through, we will not hike in high winds, snow, or excessive rain.

Meeting Time:  8:45 am, arrive early to gear up and use the facilities 

Hike Time:  9:00 am, be ready to hike

Gear:  Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather.  There are some steep steps, and if cold when we start, the steps, bridges, and platforms could be slippery.  Shoes with a good grip, poles, and layered clothing are recommended. 

Meeting Location: Wallace Falls State Park parking lot / Meet by the information kiosk. 

• Discovery Pass required; can be purchased at a dispenser in the Wallace Falls parking lot.
• Please do not park along the road that accesses the parking area for Wallace Falls State Park.
• There are bathroom facilities just off the parking lot