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Day hike to Talapus and Olallie Lakes near Seattle, Washington

Day hike to Talapus and Olallie Lakes near Seattle, Washington | United States

Join a certified mountain guide for this fun, exciting and scenic 1-day hike to Talapus and Olallie Lakes, just outside of Seattle. Enjoy great views of the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier along the way and have a swim at Ollalie Lake too.

Group

Cascade Range

1 Day

Jun - Sep

Occasional

All Levels


Highlights

* Enjoy the stunning scenery of Washington's wilderness.

* On a hot summer's day, have a swim after the hike.

* Get some unbeatable views of Mount Rainier from Olallie Lake.

Description

Located less than an hour away from Seattle, right off of I-90, Talapus and Olallie Lakes make for the perfect summertime hiking destination!

After picking you up from your accommodations in Seattle, we will drive to the trailhead and begin our 6.2 mile roundtrip hike.

The adventure begins with an ascent up a moderate grade on a wide trail that winds through the shade of tall cedar and hemlock trees. After awhile, the trail steepens and we will follow a series of switchbacks up along the banks of Talapus Creek.

From here, the trail flattens out and the way becomes increasingly boggy. After climbing over a small crest, we will arrive at Talapus Lake.

For those who want to continue, we can head an additional 1.5 miles up the trail to Ollalie Lake, where we will have the option to swim, if the weather is warm enough and receive incredible views of Mount Rainier.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this fun and scenic 1-day hiking adventure to Talapus and Olallie Lakes, just outside of Seattle!

If you like the look of this trip then we think you will also enjoy our 1-day hike along Summit Lake Trail, near Mount Rainier!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transportation start and back

- Permit and entrance fees

- Drinks


About the guide

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Tour Operator

My name is Sophia. I started my own adventure company Adventures In Seattle and we focus on small private and semi-private hikes for adventuring souls. We focus on hikes off the beaten path and away from the crowds. We look to ignite the fire of adventure in others to find out how far we all can really go.

Either myself or Kevin lead each hike. We are both experienced, professional outdoor guides with Wilderness First Responder certifications. We love to share our wonderful world with other adventure seeking individuals who feel the wanderlust and the tug of the mountains. Because the mountains are calling, and we must go...

My annual quest for adventure has taken me on the Longest Horse Race in Mongolia, on a rescue mission on horseback to Lesotho, to the ends of the earth in Patagonia and to a remote reindeer tribe in Mongolia. But the truth is - I can find adventure right here in my backyard and on the flanks of beautiful Mount Rainier.

I have so many favorite trips to choose from, but my all time favorite is the Three Burroughs Hike on Mount Rainier. There is no other place on the mountain that gets you so close that you feel you can reach out and touch it! Second favorite trip is Summit Lake. It's a bit of a challenge to get to and we need a 4x4 vehicle due to the rough road but the hike itself is easy to moderate and ends with a pristine, deep blue mountain lake and views of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountain Range and the Cascades. Least, but not last is Blanca Lake. This hike is hard but the reward of Blanca Lake makes it well worth it in the end. The waters are unlike any I have seen anywhere on earth and it feels like a magical wonderland.

Contact me and I will take you on a unique adventure in the mountains!

Languages

English


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