Talapus and Olallie Lakes
Snoqualmie Region
As of March 8, 2026, the road to Talapus and Olallie Lakes remains officially closed with visible signage, though some vehicles have bypassed barriers. Parking is available before the closure, adding 3 miles to the hike. The trail is largely snow-free until nearing Talapus Lake, with reports of significant sogginess and mud in lower sections.
Between December 20, 2025, and March 3, 2026, snow levels varied from intermittent to 6 inches, making traction devices like microspikes and poles highly recommended, especially around the boardwalks. The boardwalks themselves are noted as needing repair due to icy conditions and rot. Talapus Lake was reported to have ice with water on top as of March 8, and frozen over in late December and February.
A large downed tree requiring navigation is present between Talapus and Olallie Lakes, with another blowdown area nearer the parking lot. Restrooms are open, but pay stations and trash services are closed for winter.
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Conditions at a Glance
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Snow
Intermittent snow - not hard to cross
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Road
Road impassable/closed
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Bugs
No bugs
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The road is still closed even if someone has moved the barrier to the side. The signs are still clearly visible. That didn't stop three separate cars from using the closed road while I was hiking this...
12 of us from the Mountaineers met at Exit 47 this morning for a 7:04 departure to visit Talapus Lake and backtrack to Olallie. The pothole at the end of the parking lot continues to exist. Restroom i...
First things first: The road is "closed".There is a barricade 3 miles out from the trailhead, shown in other posts.We parked before this barricade and hiked the additional distance, like the little go...
FYI road closed. clearly, people moved the sign. I am not that person and went elsewhere
Wow, it's me again! Surprised to see no new trail reports considering the number of people we saw over the weekend on this trail.We're trying to get our winter camping going, even though the weather h...
About 1 mile from trailhead, downed tree blocking road.
This was a great hike for late November! We arrived at the trailhead around 9:15 AM. Unpaved road to the trailhead but it is well-maintained and not really any snow or ice on the way up. The trail its...
Road is in pretty great condition, passable in a sedan no problem (no snow, small potholes). Arrived around 11:30 on a Friday (holiday for some) and had to park a little ways down the road but not too...
Another winter wonderland hike: There was snow on the road heading up to the Talapus Lake trailhead today, but other than the first 100 feet of trail, the trail is snow free and a good way to enjoy th...
A 100% snow free hike, yay! Arrived around 10:15a and got a spot in the parking lot. Bathrooms are closed for the season! Foggy day, but the trail was still beautiful. Some mud on the trail but nothin...
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