Tolmie Peak Lookout - Eunice Lake — Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005

Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich

Today was one of those crystal clear days that made Mt. Rainier irrestible. We ventured over Washington's longest stretch of washboard road to get to Mowich Lake. As always, the trail was in excellent shape but rooty and rocky in a few stretches. On the way up we saw a deer and family of grouse to go along with the human wildlife. Eunice Lake was placid and beautiful but the real treat is the view from the lookout. There were no clouds to obscure Mt. Rainier and it was majestic. Views to the south showed Mt. St. Helens with a steam cloud coming out. Mt. Stuart and the Stuart range were clear to the north. The Olympics were visable but hazed in a bit. This is a great short hike that even a bad approach road does not spoil.