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The best waterfalls in Gold Bar

A hand-picked guide to 1 of the most stunning waterfalls in Gold Bar. Each entry below has our personal notes, photos, driving directions and the practical detail you need to plan a visit — from parking and hike lengths to swimming rules and the best time of year to go.

#1 · 81 m drop

Wallace Falls

Gold Bar · Washington · United States

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**Seattle’s Stunning Rainbow Waterfall — Wallace Falls Trail** *Wallace Falls via Woody Trail* 5 miles, 1400 ft elevation gain, about a 1-hour drive from Seattle

The entire trail follows a flowing creek. The path is well maintained and easy to walk. On a sunny day, you can often see rainbows in the waterfall mist. Lush green forest paired with a clear stream— it feels like a little fairy’s home. Starting from the Woody Trail leads you straight to the falls.

**Location:** Wallace Falls Parking Lot (just search on Google Maps) The Woody Trail is perfect for beginners and is a must-do classic route at Wallace Falls. The round trip is about 4.9 miles with ~1410 ft elevation gain. Overall difficulty is moderate— not too physically demanding, but still gives you that satisfying “hiking” feel.

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