• Seasonal road closure: Roads within and around Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are subject to seasonal closure. For more information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mbs/alerts-notices • General fee: A Northwest Forest Pass is required to park at this trailhead. For more information on purchasing a pass, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=fsbdev2_027010 The Talapus Trail in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness takes you on a steady incline up to two lakes, Talapus and Olallie Lakes. The elevation gain is slow and steady and the hike feels very doable. Kids and dogs on leash will also have a fun time on this trail. There are a few bridge crossings and the trail can get a bit muddy in places, but it is very well maintained and easy to follow. The Talapus Lake trailhead parking lot is at the end of Forest Road 9030. At about 1.5 miles in, just before the turnpike to cross Talapus Creek, you can turn left onto the fork if you are interested in camping on the west side of Talapus Lake. If you want to continue on to Olallie Lake, stay to the right here. There is also an option to get to Olallie Lake from Pratt Lake Trail. Due to the popularity of this trail and these lakes, the chipmunks and gray jays have become accustomed to humans. Please practice Leave No Trace by not feeding them.