Tolmie Peak Lookout - Eunice Lake — Saturday, Jul. 27, 2013

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

I had some trepidation about this hike after recent reports of nasty biting and blood sucking bugs along the trail, but fortunately they were not out in force today; we had very little bother from insects. The trail is in great condition and the views were great all the way from Baker in the north to St. Helens further south. The wildflowers are coming on strong now and the trail was not overly crowded for a beautiful Saturday in July. I was even amazed to see one young couple taking a disabled child up the trail on a jogging stroller. Not sure if they navigated the steep section up to Eunice or not, but remarkable all the same.