Recreation area

Talapus Lake Trailhead

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Washington — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Provides access to: Talapus Lake Trail 1039 which enters Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Getting there

From North Bend,WA travel east on I-90 for about 14.5 miles and take exit 45. At the stop sign turn north. Turn left on Forest Service road 9030. Follow Forest Service road 9030 for 0.75 mile and turn right at the junction, following Forest Service road 9030 uphill to the trailhead at the end of the road.

Activities

  • HIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.