Tolmie Peak Lookout - Eunice Lake — Monday, Oct. 10, 2016

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

I see that 2 others have submitted a report from yesterday, so I'll keep it short & sweet! I started from the campground so I could get some shots of Mowich Lake. The weather was gorgeous, and the ice & snow was melting off the trees pretty rapidly. Once in the woods I had to put on my hat because I was getting "rained on" from all the meltwater. The snow & ice wasn't bad going to Eunice Lake, but there were a couple patches on the trail up to the fire tower that were legitimately slippery. I hung out at the top waiting for Rainier to show herself, but never got the full monty. Gorgeous view nonetheless, and the back side of Tolmie remained dusted with snow. The narrow ridge leading to the actual peak was a bit dicey. Choose your steps wisely! I started heading back after 3:00, and it was a slop fest. My boots & pants got pretty mucky and I had a couple near slips from all the mud.... But mud is fun too. 😊