Distance
6.5 miles roundtrip
Trail Guide
Tolmie Peak Trail
6.5 mi roundtrip · 1,010 ft gain · Moderate · Tolmie Peak
Trail Stats
Elevation Gain
1,010 ft
Highest Point
5,939 ft
Trailhead Elevation
4,929 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Trail Type
Out And Back
Features
Fire lookout
Eunice Lake
Iconic Rainier views
Technical Notes
One of the most photographed views of Mount Rainier. Trail passes beautiful Eunice Lake before climbing to the Tolmie Peak fire lookout. Relatively easy with moderate elevation gain. Access via Mowich Lake Rd — rough gravel, check road status before going. Snow into August some years.
Getting There
Trailhead
Mowich Lake Trailhead
Mowich Lake Rd, Mount Rainier NP
Parking: ~30 spaces
From Seattle
95 mi · 135 min drive
SR-167 South to SR-410 East, then SR-165 South. Follow Mowich Lake Rd to the lake. ~2.25 hours from Seattle.
Planning Details
Best Season
July through October
Dogs Allowed
No
Required Pass
Mount Rainier National Park Pass
Annual: $55.00 · Day: $30.00
Mountain
Tolmie Peak · 5,900 ft · Mount Rainier National Park
Avalanche Forecast
Check current avalanche conditions for the Tolmie Peak zone before your trip.
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