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June 28, 2000 - Talapus and Olallie Lakes
Elevation Gain: 1130 ft
Time (RT): 3 hours
Distance (RT): 6 miles
Difficulty: Easy
  • Talapus/Olallie Lakes @ Seattle CitySearch

    Related Book:
    100 Hikes in Washington's Alpine Lakes

    • Go off I-90 on Exit 45 (Forest Road 9030), cross under the freeway, and continue straight for one mile.
    At a split, go right (still on 9030) for 5.4 miles to the trailhead and parking lot.
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    Too bad it didn't say
    "No naked creeps"
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    This is an easy
    trail with a gentle grade.
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    Talapus Creek runs
    along the trail.
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    The trail winds
    through the forest...
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    Talapus Creek looked
    pretty inviting on this hot day!
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    Amy at the post welcoming us to
    the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
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    One of the many
    bridges on this hike...
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    Logs pile up at
    the end of Talapus Lake
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    The only shot I was able to get
    of Olallie without getting too
    close to the big fat naked CREEP.
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    All photos Copyright © Chris Duval