Grand Park via Lake Eleanor — Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2016

Mount Rainier Area > NE - Sunrise/White River

Headed out late in the afternoon/evening to check on the wild flowers and see if they were at peak yet. Made pretty quick work of this trail as we were short on time. As most have reported wear your boots. The trail is quite muddy in some spots and even with caution your feet will get wet and muddy. Several downed trees across the trail but nothing to difficult.The road to the trail head is in ok shape, (I've seen it better) a few rough spots and pot holes but just use caution and all is good. The flowers are blooming and there are some nice patches to enjoy but I would not say they are peak yet. Another week or so. The mosquitos were a major annoyance, not the worst I've seen them but if I stopped on the trail they were aggressive. Bug spray seemed to do the trick. Hike On!!! Finally saw the elk to the right of the trail just as you enter the meadow. Holy Cow the male has some enormous antlers...