So where did I decide to go? Wallace Falls State Park, an area that's typically crowded even on weekdays. I knew the park would be overrun with people, but I also knew that 95% of visitors go just to the falls. I plotted a course to take a seldom-used trail up to Wallace Lake and then another seldom-used trail down the falls. From the falls, I would take the main trail back to the car, so I would only be bombarded by people for a couple miles.
Wallace Lake |
Wallace River |
Before reaching the parking area, I made a quick pit-stop at the Small Falls Interpretive Trail.
The falls here were completely dried up, so this short loop trail was a bit of a dud. But a local Boy Scout Troop has added signs along the loop that tell a Native American folk tale, The Grandmother Cedar Tree. I took a picture of each sign so I can share the story with my class when we learn about Washington's Native Americans.
When I returned to the parking area, I felt like I was at the outlets with people circling like vultures in their cars waiting to nab my spot.
Because of my wrong turn on the trail, I missed out on a couple of miles, so I headed to a nearby park to finish up my last two miles on the Forest Loop Trail.
Hike-A-Thon Fundraising Goals:
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There's still time! Donations will be accepted until September 9th!