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May 26, 2001 - Talapus Lake
Elevation Gain: 600 ft
Time (RT): 2 hours, 30 minutes
Distance (RT): ~4.4 miles
Difficulty: Easy
  • Talapus Lake @ Seattle CitySearch

    Related Book:
    55 Hikes Around Snoqualmie Pass
    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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    Talapus Lake is
    our destination

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    Carrie tightens up the
    laces for the first hike!

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    Shadows on the trail

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    Roaring Talapus Creek

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    Carrie leading the way

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    Another view of Talapus Creek

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    Carrie trys to figure out
    how to "pet the water".

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    Moss covered rocks
    and fallen trees

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    Looking left...

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    ...straight ahead...

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    ...and right on Talapus.

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    This was a great choice
    for introducing
    Carrie to the world
    of hiking!

    All photos Copyright © Chris Duval