Tolmie Peak Trail

Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

Here are seven photos from the Tolmie Peak Trail in Washington's Mount Rainier National Park.

On a clear day, this hike delivers outstanding views of Mount Rainier, which is 9 miles (14 kilometers) away.

Note that the Mowich Lake Road, which leads to the trailhead, is unpaved for the last 15+ miles. It may be suitable for a passenger car when it's in good condition. Check the park website for current conditions.

UPDATE: There is NO public access to Mowich Lake from SR 165, so the trailhead is unreachable. The SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge (outside the park) is closed until further notice.

Mount Rainier and Eunice Lake viewed from Tolmie Peak - Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

Mount Rainier and Eunice Lake viewed from Tolmie Peak

Panorama of Mount Rainier and surrounding area from Tolmie Peak (Click photo for larger version)

Mount Rainier viewed from Tolmie Peak - Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

Mount Rainier viewed from Tolmie Peak

Hikers on the Tolmie Peak fire tower - Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

Hikers on the fire tower at Tolmie Peak

Tolmie Peak and Eunice Lake - Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

Tolmie Peak (tower at upper left) and Eunice Lake

Bear grass along the Tolmie Peak Trail - Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

Bear grass along the Tolmie Peak Trail

Lupines along the Tolmie Peak Trail - Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

Lupines along the Tolmie Peak Trail

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