Snow Lake
3 days ago
Intermittent snow and ice present
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Olallie Lake via Pratt Lake Trail
Snoqualmie Region
updated 4 days ago
The trail to Olallie Lake via the Pratt Lake Trail is reported to be in good condition and snow-free as of November 6 and November 3. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles according to recent reports. Hikers can expect a gradual climb with some sections of cushion duff, though there are a few rocky or rooty areas. A particular concern is an elevated wooden boardwalk between mile 2 and 3, which needs repair due to fallen or missing log slabs, and hikers are advised to watch their step there, as noted on November 2 and October 21. Fall colors were still present in early November, with some reports mentioning last yellow deciduous leaves falling. Traffic at the trailhead varies, with some days being quiet and others seeing more cars, as observed on November 6 and November 2.
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What hikers ask about Olallie Lake via Pratt Lake Trail
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The elevated wooden boardwalk between mile 2 and 3 is in need of serious repair or replacement, with several log slabs having fallen in or gone missing as of November 2. Hikers are advised to watch their step in these areas, as noted on October 21.
The trail to Talapus Lake has been marked as closed in recent reports, with the trailhead also closed for construction as of October 21 and October 6. It was expected to open after the week of October 21st, but its current status is unconfirmed.
Parking at the Olallie Lake Trailhead varies, with some reports indicating it was full at 10 AM on a Saturday September 14 and others noting it was easy to find parking on a Tuesday morning. On November 2, seven cars were in the lot at 9:40 AM, growing to 13 by 3:15 PM.
The main reported obstacle is the deteriorating boardwalk between mile 2 and 3, which has loose or missing boards November 2, October 21. Some slippery outlet logs were also noted on September 14.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
When was the last time you only saw two cars at the Pratt Lake Trailhead and one car at Talapus?! Guess the threat of rain was too much for some. Surprise, surprise, though we were wet at the end of t...
Recent1 week ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
What a nice trail, good tread underfoot, beautiful bright green moss, and a gradual climb. Snow on the side of the trail near the top wasn’t an issue. Mt Rainier was barely visible across the way, in ...
Recent1 week ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
We hiked to Ollalie Lake from the Pratt Th(I-90 Exit 47) today. 7 cars were in the Th lot when we pulled in at 9:40. It was 43 degrees with mostly sunny skies.The vault toilet had loads of TP and was ...
Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
The trail is in great shape. The only thing is one or two spots on the boardwalk where there are loose or missing boards. Just watch your step. A steady climb all the way to the lake. The constant ...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Very mellow grade and soft surface. Good for the knees. Quick question - what’s with the red band across the trail down to Talapus Lake? Why is this closed?
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Parking was easy at 9:45 on a Tuesday. The forest was pleasant throughout. The noise from I-90 diminished as I got further into the hike. By the time I was at Olallie Lake it was completely quiet. I c...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Rain made me pivot from the hike I had planned to a loop around Olallie Lake. This turned out to be a great rainy day hike, and it was nice to see a good ground-soaking given the wildfires near Snoqua...
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
I did a solo day hike to Pratt Lake and back. I ate lunch at the lake. It was early on a Monday morning so only about 6 cars in the lot when I headed out at about 7:00am. There were about 20+ cars ...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > North Bend Area
Nice trail and nice hike. No bugs too!!Just a note for trail maintenance. The old wood boardwalk has seen better days.
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
We got to the trailhead around 9am, and had to park a quarter mile from the trailhead. As we parked, there was a little traffic jam on what was now a one lane road.The other parking note is that it se...