Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 1 Hike - Talapus & Olallie Lakes
CHS hike led at a CHS 1 pace (1.5-2.0 mph)
Contacts
- Mon, May 13, 2024
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,220 ft
- FULL (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
9am @ Talapus Lake trailhead
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. A Northwest Forest Pass is required to park here (these are not available for purchase at the trailhead). Also, please complete a self-issued wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk before starting your hike.
Recent trip reports state that there is quite a bit of snow between Talapus and Olallie, and some snow near Talapus Lake. But who knows what conditions will be like considering the warm weather forecasted for the weekend! I suggest having poles and possibly micro spikes just in case.
More details to be sent in Hello Hiker email.
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
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)