Talapus and Olallie Lakes

Geezer pal Larry and I tested out my recovering feet to Olallie Lake - seemed like longer than 6 miles RT but it was a fine hike. Trail in great shape, shallow switchback gradients and well shaded. Could probably crawl up this one. Briefly stopped at Talapus to watch a cloud dance on the lake and then hoofed it to Olallie. We continued down the West side of Olallie and accessed the north end beach. Decide to do a little more recon along the beach down the East side but got mired in goo and had to turn back. Do not think there is a fisherman trail on that side. There are several nice sites on the lake on the West side. We lunched at the outlet on racks of old logs - sweet spot - no bugs. Water felt very warm - could be a good swimming hole as well.