Distance
6.2 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
Talapus & Olallie Lakes Trail
6.2 mi roundtrip · 1,220 ft gain · Easy · Talapus Lake
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
1,220 ft
Highest Point
3,780 ft
Trailhead Elevation
2,600 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Alpine lakes
Old growth forest
Family friendly
Technical Notes
Gentle trail through forest to two beautiful alpine lakes. Talapus Lake is at 3.1 miles; continue another 0.5 miles to Olallie Lake. Great beginner alpine lake hike. Trail can be muddy in spring. Mosquitoes can be fierce in early summer.
Getting There
Trailhead
Talapus Lake Trailhead
Exit 45 off I-90, FR-9030
Parking: ~30 spaces
From Seattle
48 mi · 55 min drive
I-90 East to Exit 45. Turn left (south) over the freeway. Follow FR-9030 to the Talapus Lake trailhead.
Planning Details
Best Season
June through October
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Required Pass
Northwest Forest Pass
Annual: $30.00 · Day: $5.00
Mountain
Talapus Lake · 3,780 ft · Snoqualmie Region
Avalanche Forecast
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