Outdoor Adventures

Just 5 minutes from the Wallace Inn, step into history along this 2-mile streamside and forested trail to the Pulaski Tunnel, where firefighter “Big Ed” Pulaski saved his crew during the Great Fire of 1910. Lined with interpretive signs and natural beauty, the trail is both a scenic walk and a national historic site.

Roundtrip: 4 miles
Trail Difficulty: Moderate 
The first 725 feet of the trail are paved.

An easy alpine adventure just 12.5 miles from Wallace, this scenic trail winds to a pristine high-mountain lake. Expect wildflowers, wildlife, and quiet beauty—plus snowshoeing and skiing opportunities in the winter months.

From Wallace, follow Route 4 through Burke to the trailhead at Cooper Pass. The road from Burke to the trailhead is unpaved and not advisable for low clearance vehicles.

Roundtrip: 3 miles
Trail Difficulty: Easy

Just 2.2 miles south of Wallace, this rugged trail climbs through remnants of the 1910 Burn, ending in a panoramic view of Burke and nearby peaks. Along the way, hikers pass historic diamond drill sites, huckleberry patches, and towering ghost snags from the past.

Roundtrip: 4.5 miles
Trail Difficulty: Moderate

On this serene escape into nature, alpine meadows, springs, and stream crossings lead to Lower St. Regis Lake, an ideal destination for picnics, swimming, and fishing. Expect stunning mountain landscapes year-round, with wildflowers and huckleberries in the summer and freshly fallen snow in the winter.

Easy access 14 miles from Wallace via I-90 East to Lookout Pass. Follow the Nor-Pac Rail Trail south for 2 miles, turning right where the road begins to loop.

Roundtrip: 3 miles, plus 2 miles if continuing to Upper St. Regis Lake
Trail Difficulty: Moderate