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.
This is crazy… I was looking for photos of my old haunts and came upon the photo of this bridge… It was part of my Eagle Scout Project in 1983. My Father (Scoutmaster), Troop 410 and several Volunteers from other troops spent a good deal of time Building both the Bridge seen in the photo and doing many improvements to the trail itself.
I returned post Military service in 1987 or 1988 and found much of the trail and the improvements we did in a poor state from Vandalism etc. Even the Sign we had placed on the trail was in poor condition at that time and I removed it… Never went back.
For those of you who like the scenery though…. this is a great hike and there are several lakes on the way… Cora lake is fabulous… and if your not into the long hike… you can cheat and take the 3/4 mile route from another trail head… I made several signs marking the trail head over the years… sorry.. they usually only last a year or so and before someone vandalizes them. Check with the ranger station on your way in and they will show you on the map… pretty easy to find.