Tolmie Peak Lookout - Eunice Lake — Thursday, Jul. 25, 2013

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

It was a long bumpy ride to the trailhead from Carbonado. Overall excellent hike! Well maintained trail. Snow-free until Eunice Lake but no snow on the trail itself. Few mud pits and small creek crossing that were doable. The lookout seemed miles away looking up from the lake. Keep going and you will be rewarded. I had the lookout all to myself. For one thing, I reached the lookout approximately 2030, just in time for the sunset. The views were magnificent!!! It got too dark coming down. It was a clear night; plenty of stars in the sky...so lovely!!!