Snow Lake
3 days ago
Intermittent snow and ice present
9 this month · 233 reports
Talapus and Olallie Lakes
Snoqualmie Region
updated 4 days ago
Talapus and Olallie Lakes currently offer snow-free trails and are generally in good condition. Hikers can still find lingering fall colors, particularly at Talapus Lake and on vine maples, as reported on November 1 and November 1. The road to the Talapus Lake Trailhead is suitable for all vehicles according to most recent reports from November 6 and October 31, though some earlier reports noted it as rough but passable, September 14. Parking can be an issue, especially on weekends, with reports of full lots and cars parked along the road as early as September 12 and September 6. While generally free of bugs, a hiker on September 14 noted getting wet from brush near Olallie Lake.
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The road to the Talapus Lake Trailhead is generally considered suitable for all vehicles, as reported on November 6 and October 31. However, some earlier reports from November 1 and September 14 described it as rough but passable, so caution may still be advised on some sections.
Parking at the Talapus/Olallie trailhead can be very limited, particularly on weekends. Reports from September 12 and September 6 indicate the main lot fills up quickly, with overflow parking extending along the road.
As of November 1, snow is intermittent and not difficult to cross, with some compacted snow noted on shaded sections. Trails are generally in good condition with minor obstacles that pose few problems, as stated on November 1 and November 6.
Hikers are still reporting lingering fall colors. On November 1, there were still fall colors to be found around Olallie Lake, and on November 6, beautiful fall colors were still visible.
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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
After recent short hikes in the drizzle or rain, it was nice to get a longer one with some sun. Got to grab late season hikes like this one when you can. Glad to see snow returning to some surrounding...
Recent1 week ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Fantastic hike on a sunny fall day with 9 other Mountaineers from the Pratt Lake Trailhead.The trail was in great condition. Most of it is smooth and soft. There were no hazards aside from patches of ...
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
As the Olallie Lake trailhead is closed I thought I would try getting to it through the backdoor, from the Pratt Lake trailhead. Turned out to be a viable option, even though it adds another 800 ft of...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Beautiful and well maintained trail. Good mix of flat vs elevation gain.
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
A quick jaunt up to Talapus Lake as I haven't been there in a while. A very well maintained trail with an easy steady grade. Approaching the parking had overflow parking signs like for a half mile bef...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
The trail was in good condition and so was the weather. It is an easy to moderate hike for a middle aged person who is fairly active
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...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Got to TH at 10:45am and parking lot was full and about 20 cars parked on road side.Left at 11:15 and got back to car around 3:45. Hit both lakes. Great hike with mild elevation. Rather busy on a Satu...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
This one way hike has been on my list for a long time and today a friend and I finally did it. It totaled about 13.5 miles and around 3000 feet of gain according to maps and apps (both stats are a bit...