5.6 km away
Talapus Lake
A mellow hike to a stunning alpine lake.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 221 m
- Descent
- 221 m
Mason Lake, Lake Kulla Kulla, Thompson Lake through trail.
Trail through all lakes.
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 259 m
- High Point
- 1.7 km
- Gradient
- 23˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between July and October. From a low point of 259 m to the maximum altitude of 1.7 km, the route covers 21 km, 1527 vertical metres of ascent and 1921 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Amazing hike summitting mount defiance and visiting lakes.
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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- Descent
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Guidebooks in this area
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Top 10 Day Hikes near Seattle, Washington
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