Can you think of a better way to enjoy the beauty of the northwest on a perfect summer day than a nice hike?
TAPS would like to invite everyone to TAPS’ next event— Talapus and Olallie Lakes hiking trip
Talapus and Olallie Lakes
Saturday, July 12th, 2008 at 9:00 AM, rain or shine
Meet at Bellevue Wilburton Park and Ride for carpooling, I-405 Exit 12
Cost: $10 per person (including transportation and Northwest Forest Pass)
If you are willing to be one of the drivers, please let us know. Drivers are free and each driver will get $20 to $30 for gas.
09:00AM Meet at Bellevue Wilburton Park and Ride for carpooling (I-405 exit 12)
09:15AM Drive to trailhead
10:15AM Start hiking
11:10AM take a short break around Talapus Lake.
12:00PM Begin tanning ourselves around Olallie lake/have lunch
01:00PM Start hike back down
02:15PM Drive home
* Bring your own food, plenty of water and raincoat if necessary.
* Trail is about 5.5 miles round trip, 1000′ vertical.
* This hike is suitable for all ages and experiences.
Talapus and Olallie Lakes Trail gains less than 1,000 feet, perfect for hikers young and old. The trail dances a laid-back switchback shuffle through a cool, shady forest. Alpine Lakes Wilderness is entered just before a marshy area, below Talapus Lake. For Olallie Lake, continue .05 mile along the main trail to a junction; veer left for .5 mile to the forested shores of Olallie.
To help us with the head count, please RSVP by Thursday night, July 10th. Please also feel free to pass along this invite to friends who might be interested. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to enjoy the great northwest outdoor with other professionals in the Seattle area! If you have questions, please contact Isaiah Chuang at icwchuang@gmail.com (206-356-3050) or Shengta Tsai at Shengta_Tsai@cathaybank.com
