This was a great hike that I did with a couple of friends. I had hiked with my family before to Eunice Lake, but we didn't go all the way up to Tolmie Peak as my daughter was little and TIRED! I was determined to get up there this time. It was cloudy/foggy when we started the hike, but the clouds were starting to move along and the mountain even made a little appearance for us at Mowich Lake. This is such a beautiful hike, with some nice ups and downs. It takes you past lakes, through woods and past wildflowers. There were roots and rocks on the trail, but nothing too bad. Trail was well used and easy to follow. Once we got to Eunice Lake the mosquitoes were out in force and were relentless. We applied bug spray and continued our way up to Tolmie Peak. The trail had some nice switchbacks which made the climb not too bad. The views from the trail from Eunice Lake to Tolmie Peak were amazing as you look down on the lake as you go up. Once we were at the top "HOORAY" we took a little break, ate some lunch and enjoyed the view. The mountain was hiding behind the clouds and I can only imagine how spectacular the view is when it is a clear day. Just another reason to do this hike again.

Beautiful Hike to Tolmie Peak Lookout. Cloudy most of the day, with occasional sun(although limited views of the mountain). Trail is in great shape with wildflowers blooming all along the trail. Bugs were particularly bad up towards Tolmie Peak Lookout. The road to the trailhead is in good shape, albeit a bit bumpy(although no potholes). Rain/drizzle started just as we returned to the car, so seems like we timed things just right! I highly recommend this hike.

I had some trepidation about this hike after recent reports of nasty biting and blood sucking bugs along the trail, but fortunately they were not out in force today; we had very little bother from insects. The trail is in great condition and the views were great all the way from Baker in the north to St. Helens further south. The wildflowers are coming on strong now and the trail was not overly crowded for a beautiful Saturday in July. I was even amazed to see one young couple taking a disabled child up the trail on a jogging stroller. Not sure if they navigated the steep section up to Eunice or not, but remarkable all the same.

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!!!

Great day for a hike. Tons of wildflowers blooming now. A lot just getting started. A few patches of snow up high but none on trail. Huge flies were awful. We decided at the end that the bug spray was attracting them. No bites though. Just bug bouncing off us the entire way up and down. Mapped our trip and came in at 5.6 miles, which was confirmed with the trail marker at the beginning. Also, just an FYI, road going just has a pay box. We were planning on buying an annual pass but only day pass is available.