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

Note: I typically send out the pre-trip email Thursday evening before the hike. 

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

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. 

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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