Talapus and Olallie Lakes

The road is clear to the trailhead, aside some overhanging trees/branches and a few on the edge of the road. Trail was free of snow, although very wet/muddy for the first mile or so. Snow after then. The footbridges at the stream crossings at the lake outlet are a little interesting because of all the snow on top them, but not too difficult to manage with some patience. We used waterproof boots/gaiters and poles. Snowshoes weren't needed, not much postholing or sinking in the snow. Microspikes could be helpful once you hit the snow and on the descent, but we didn't end up putting them on because we had poles.

We started out around 3pm and had the lake to ourselves, but saw three parties heading up on our way down. Several of the men were wearing shorts despite the fact that there is 6-8 feet of snow at the lake!