CHS 1 Hike - Wallace Falls

Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series

CHS 1 Hike - Wallace Falls

Enjoy three beautiful waterfalls just outside Gold Bar on this CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph).

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,300 ft
  • Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph

This is a popular hike.  We'll meet in the Wallace Falls State Park parking lot with boots on by 7:30am and hit the trail by 7:45am.  Discover Pass required. Flush toilets available.

Getting there: Proceeding East on Hwy 2, approach the city of Gold Bar. Turn left onto 1st Street, then drive .4 miles and take a right onto May Creek Rd (there will be Wallace Falls signage for both turns).

Snake your way up May Creek Rd for 1.3 miles until you reach a Y-junction. Right will take you into Camp Huston, so proceed left and drive up a short path into the Wallace Falls State Park parking lot. 

More info to come via email about this CHS 1 hike to Wallace Falls.

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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