Bridge on the Talapus Lake Trail
Posted December 8th, 2007 in [hide]
Quintessential Pacific Northwest, the flow pictured here ebbs and flows throughout the year. Talapus Lake is a popular hike … so much so that in good weather, it can be impossible to find a moment’s solace. At least half the state’s population lives within an hour’s drive from the Alpine Lakes, so this should frankly come as no surprise.
Approaching Talapus is fairly simple:
- Take I-90 to exit 45, and turn north leaving the exit.
- Turn left on Forest Service Road 9030.
- As the road comes to a T, make a right turn, heading upwards.
- Follow the road (9030) to its end, and park at the trailhead.
Bring your valuables with you; unfortunately there’s a bit of theft.
That’s beautiful! Next time I’m in Seattle I’ll have to check that out. How far is it from the airport?
I like when photographists actually tell where they found their pictures, let alone give directions to the same place. It’s like open source in software - no jealously guarding your trade secrets.