Talapus Lake Trail

Trip

Day Hike - Talapus Lake Trail

A good uphill climb to a gorgeous lake in the forest.

  • Moderate, Moderate/Strenuous, Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,220 ft
  • Pace: moderate

We will meet at the Puyallup/South Hill Park N Ride near Hwy 512 and 9th St. SW., at 6:30 AM, to caravan to the trailhead. Forest Service Parking Pass required.

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  • This is a Pierce County Phase 2 trip.
  • This trip is only open to those who live local (within 125 miles of Puyallup.
  • The trip will be updated if County guidelines change in advance of the trip.

This trip is part of Tacoma Branch Conditioning hiking series. Sign up restricted  until one week prior to this trip.

Route/Place

Talapus Lake Trail


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials

  1. Navigation
  2. Sun protection
  3. Insulation (extra clothing)
  4. Illumination
  5. First aid supplies
  6. Fire
  7. Repair kit and tools, including knife
  8. Nutrition (extra food)
  9. Hydration (extra water)
  10. Emergency shelter
  11.  Face mask/covering, hand sanitizer.
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