Field trip: GoHike: Beginner Hiking Course
May Hikes: 3 to 5.5 miles, 300 to 1,250 feet gain - Wallace Falls
We’ll hike along the Woody Trail, which parallels the Wallace River, up to the Middle Wallace Falls and back. This hike counts towards your monthly required GoHike course May trips.
Contacts
- Thu, May 21, 2026
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 855 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0
- 10 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Fri, Apr 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
- Thu, May 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
The Hike: This hike is approximately 5 miles out and back with an 855 ft elevation gain. Our pace (moving speed) will be approximately 1.5 – 2 mph. A third of the trail is a well-maintained forest trail and three quarters of the trail has exposed rocks and tree roots. Most of the trail is under the shade of the forest with beautiful views of the Wallace river and both the lower and middle waterfalls. More information about what to bring and wear will be provided in the Hello Hiker email.
My Style: I like to hike together as a group taking breaks as needed. My goal is for us to enjoy the forest, river, waterfalls and wildlife along the way, which includes making stops to take pictures or discussing a plant or a bird.
Wallace Falls State Park parking lot located in Gold Bar, Washington.
NOTE: A Discover Pass is required for parking. A flush toliet is located at the trailhead.
Directions:
Wallace Falls Washington Trails (WTA) Association Link
Start Time: 10 am. Plan to arrive at 9:45 am and be ready to go at the trailhead by 10am. We will have a short pre-hike meeting at the trailhead before departure.
Required Equipment
Be sure to be on the look out for a Hello Hiker email from your trip leader prior to your selected trip with details for the hike and gear.