Talapus and Olallie Lakes
Snoqualmie Region
As of late July 2026, Talapus and Olallie Lakes are easily accessible with dry, well-maintained trails. Parking is consistently an issue, especially on weekends, with cars frequently parking along the road, sometimes over half a mile from the trailhead. Reports from July 28th and July 15th indicate the road is in great condition.
Both lakes are reported to be pleasant for swimming with warm water in late July. Bugs are minimal, with reports from July 31st and July 16th noting their absence or being kept away by rain. Some minor trail obstacles like exposed roots and rocks are present, particularly near the beginning of the trail (July 16th), and marshy areas were noted near Olallie Lake on July 19th. No significant snow is reported. Be aware that campfires are prohibited in the lake basins, and a NW Forest Pass is required for parking.
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I had a nice late afternoon hike to Talapus lake with my dogs and the water was warm enough for a swim. There was a large fly, maybe a horse fly, at the lake, but there were no mosquitoes <7 PM for t...
Note - if you lost a tent around the end of July there was a sign in our campsite saying someone felt the tent was abandoned and it can be recovered at the North Bend ranger station.Overnight to Olali...
Mystical and majestic. I bolted through the trails, leaving the mortals in my wake with their poles. You do not need trekking poles, just a zest for stones. The lake is perfect for swimming right now....
Found parking in the parking lot at 10:30am! Bugs were annoying closer to both lakes with some bites. Trail was in good shape. Very few other hikers on the trails today. Just about 3 hours round trip.
Noon on a Sunday means we had to park along the dirt road. It was fine. Trail is in good condition but we bypassed the first lake as there was a lot of activity there. Olallie had less people and it i...
Have you spent your week working from home, want a hike, and think your atrophied limbs will not love a steep one? This is for you! I actually really love these mid-range, gradual hikes, being out o...
My recent schedule has been pretty busy and my hiking has dropped off. Today, however, I was able to take the time to get one in and chose Talapus and Olallie Lakes as a reasonable choice. As I was ...
I met my hiking buddy Jeno in North Bend at 5:20 this morning and we scooted up I-90 to Exit 45 and then up the rough but passable road to the Talapus/Olallie Lake trailhead. There were 3 cars in the...
Quick little day hike - got to the trailhead about 8am and was able to park in the main parking lot. Trail was in great condition and very walkable for all ages. Passed about 50 folks over 65yrs old -...
Was a good hike, not a lot of people and if you search around Talapus lake you can find a little hidden chill spot. Great choice for a not so intense hike
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