Olallie Lake is located 3.1 miles from Talapus Creek Trailhead in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. This moderate hike features diverse forests and a stop at Talapus Lake, with good fishing and camping options at each. The Talapus Creek Trail continues past Olallie Lake to Pratt Saddle, Pratt Lake and beyond via a junction with the Pratt Lake Trail.

Log jams span the outlet of Talapus Lake

The trail crosses Talapus Creek on its way up to the lakes

Talapus Lake - a short yet rewarding hike to a beautiful alpine lake basin

The PNW is one of the last stands for beard lichens

Olallie Lake - one of over 700 lakes in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Red huckleberries and blueberries are plentiful on the hike to Talapus & Olallie Lakes

Russula mushrooms are common along the riparian corridor of Talapus Creek