[TheWaterboy]

A wrench was thrown into my plans today. I was going to attempt a climb of Sperry peak to train for some upcoming climbs this summer, but, alas the weather was not cooperating. So at the last moment this morning I decided to combine Heybrook Lookout and Wallace falls into a nice (sort of) long day. I started off with Wallace Falls State Park. The trail is in excellent condition right now, and with the fast snow melt this year the falls are brimming. Certainly provided for some excellent and refreshing views.

As expected, the trail was quite crowded as it always is. Though people were spaced well enough that I still found a few moments of solitude here and there. After reaching the parking lot I then drove the little ways east along Highway two to the Heybrook TH. I hadn't been here for quite some time due to the fact that I always seem to have my eyes set on some peak these days. There was evidence of a lot of recent trail work (some unfinished).

Overall it turned out to be an excellent day out on some easy trails. I think it becomes easy to forget the simple pleasures of some these trails when you start getting into the idea of being a peakbagger. But the views from the top of Heybrook certainly can't be beat for the amount of effort you need to put in.

Heybrook Lookout Tower Wallace Falls

[RichP]

I've never been to Heybrook. Looks very nice.

[timberghost]

Way over crowded

[TheWaterboy]

I agree with timberghost, way overcrowded. Worth the 1 mile each way if you want to grab the view though and don't mind the people. I love using it for a nice leg stretch when coming back over Steven's Pass during the summer.

[Sculpin]