Tolmie Peak Lookout - Eunice Lake — Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

We started from the closed Mowich Gate. No snow on road or at the gate. Hiked in and hit snow about one mile in. Put on Microspikes. Made our way up past Mowich Lake, Eunice Lake and then up to Tolmie Lookout Tower. Also did the short scramble up Tolmie Peak. About 2 feet of snow at the tower. We brought our snowshoes but only needed microspikes today because snow was compact. Beautiful views!! If more snow comes there will be a couple of avalanche slopes that may be difficult to pass. Total miles 12. Total elevation gain 3000 feet.