Trip
Frontcountry Trail Run - Talapus Lake
Afternoon trail run to Talapus Lake
- Info
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Contacts
- Thu, Dec 3, 2020
- Foothills Trail Running Committee
- Trail Running
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,220 ft
- Pace: 4-5mph
- 3 (3 capacity)
- 2 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Talapus Lake trailhead, ready to run at 4:00pm. Northwest Forest Pass usually required for this trailhead, which has an outhouse although I don't know its status.
Trip reports at WTA.org say that the Forest Service Road 9030 is bumpy and has potholes, a little bit of snow.
Driving directions from WTA: From Seattle, head east on I-90 to exit 45. Turn left, and drive under the freeway on FR 9030. In 1 mile follow the road around to the right at a junction. Continue straight on a gravel, sometimes severely potholed road to the trailhead at the road's end.
Bring microspikes (like these Kahtoola ones), an extra layer, and a headlamp since we'll finish in the twilight/darkness.
There is packed snow on part of this trail.
Talapus Lake Trail
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
Green Trails Bandera No. 206 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- The Ten Essentials
- Sturdy running shoes
- Microspikes
- Headlamp
- Extra layer, gloves, hat - could be cold!