- This waterfall occurs where a headwater stream of Wells Creek slides over an exposure of Ignimbrite (petrified Pyroclastic deposits) below Lasiocarpa Ridge, north of the Coleman Pinnacle on the north side of Mount Baker. The Ignimbrite formation can be seen from the Ptarmigan Ridge trail, but not the falls. Lidar data indicates a cumulative drop of about 235 feet.
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- Wallace Falls State Park (wta.org)
Despite the foot traffic Wallace Falls sees as one of Washington’s most popular attractions, those who get out early on the trailhead will be rewarded with a serene tranquility that few other hikes in the area can offer. And unlike many trails, which sacrifice peripheral scenery on the journey for the prospect of a grand summit view, the Woody Trail is consistently gorgeous as you wind your way along the Wallace River and approach the nine dazzling falls.