Tolmie Peak Lookout - Eunice Lake — Saturday, Sep. 29, 2001

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

Beautiful day, full parking lot at Mowich Lake Trailhead. Not many signs point to the trail for Tolmie Peak, but take the trailhead just before the lake that is labeled ""Lakeshore trail/Ipsut Pass"" follow to Eunice Lake from there. 2.2 miles through up and down switchbacks get you to Eunice Lake. With views of Tolmie Peak Lookout from there, and Mt Rainier from the opposite side of the lake (Major photo op) you ascend the last .8 miles to the lookout. Mt Rainier is boldly in front of you with 360 degree views all the way up to Glacier Peak and Mt Baker (unfortunately Mt Adams is hidden behind Rainier). Round trip 6. miles. Directions: follow 410 east to 165 south towards Wilkerson/Carbonado. Follow for about 20 minutes then at the y you can go left towards Ipsut campground or right towards mowich lake. Follow this road for 16 miles, the upper 5 miles are pretty rough, but every car generally makes it w/o a hitch. scott@nwog.org