Trip
Day Hike - Talapus Lake Trail
Gradually gain 1,200 feet over three miles on a good trail from the Talapus Lake trailhead through old growth forest, past scenic Talapus Lake to sparkling Olallie Lake where we will eat our lunch by the lakeshore.
Contacts
Dick Hayek
Primary Leader
- Mon, Sep 21, 2015
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Day Hiking
- 20-30 Somethings, Families, Retired Rovers, Singles, Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,220 ft
- 6 (11 capacity)
- Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 10:37 PM
- Sat, Sep 19, 2015 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
This is a very pleasant hike through sheltering old growth forest, past beautiful Talapus Lake enroute to our lunch stop at scenic Olallie Lake. There is a restroom at the trailhead and there are outhouses at Talapus Lake (2 miles in) and Olallie Lake. Each car must display a Northwest Forest Pass, or the equivalent, at the trailhead.
Meet at 10 AM at the Talapus Lake trailhead parking lot at Lookout Point.
Route/Place
Talapus Lake Trail
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
Green Trails Bandera No. 206 - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
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