Tolmie Peak Lookout - Eunice Lake — Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

There was a light snow on the ground with ice hidden in places. Please be aware that the mileage on this site is misleading. The trail is actually 6.5 miles one-way! It is a very beautiful hike but we never actually made it to the top. We made it as far as Eunice Lake when I slipped on Ice and broke my ankle. If you decide to go late in the season please keep this in mind and bring the proper gear. Trust me you do not want to hike out 5 miles in the dark on a broken ankle. The trail is very hard to see at night even with several flashlights. Otherwise the trail was very pleasant and beautiful. Not necessarily for young hikers.