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Tolmie Peak Lookout - Eunice Lake
Mount Rainier Area
updated 2 weeks ago
The primary access road to Tolmie Peak Lookout via Ipsut Pass is closed, as reported on October 21 and September 15. Specifically, the Fairfax bridge and road are impassable. This necessitates a significant bike and hike approach, totaling approximately 47 miles with 6,000 feet of elevation gain, starting from the foothills trailhead in Carbonado. The trail itself is reported to be in good condition with minor obstacles posing few problems as of October 21, and was free of snow and bugs in late August and September. Despite the challenging access, the trail offers plenty of water opportunities.
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What hikers ask about Tolmie Peak Lookout - Eunice Lake
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The road and Fairfax bridge are reported as impassable and closed. This means traditional vehicle access is not possible. The last report on October 21 confirmed the road closure.
The trail is generally in good condition with minor obstacles that pose few problems as of October 21. Some steps were noted as sliding out in late August, but overall it appears well-maintained for hiking.
The current access requires a challenging combination of biking and hiking. One report details a 47-mile trip with 6,000 feet of elevation gain, starting with a bike ride before the hike, making it a strenuous endeavor. This approach was undertaken as of October 21.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
Epic Solo Adventure to Tolmie Peak Lookout via ipsut pass, challenging with the bridge out.Bike and hike adventure started at thefoothills trailhead in Carbonado for a 17.5 mile 1,600 ft elevation bik...
Older1 month ago
Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
This trail is quite easy from Mowich Lake and takes gentle, well worn switchbacks up about a 1000 feet. The lookout is locked but the porch around it is available to get views in every direction.
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
I volunteered for a WTA work party based at Mowich Lake which gave us access to the Tolmie Peak trail. Hiked in the late afternoon and didn't see anybody else on the trail. The trail is generally in p...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
Had a spare sunrise to hike Tolmie Peak while camping at Mowich Lake campground for a WTA BCRT and I knew I had to seize the opportunity given the indefinite Fairfax bridge closure. Starting at the ca...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Just finished hiking the trail in 4 days going counterclockwise! Started July 5th from Longmire. Went through spray park. Added on Fremont and Tolmie. Overall was really impressed with the trail quali...
Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
This isn't a trail report as access to these areas is closed. It is a request for you to sign this petition to state government, especially Gov. Ferguson to make re-opening this access a priority. Th...
Older14 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
Got to go to Tolmie peak lookout and to the peak itself. Because the Fairfax bridge is out, there is no access for day hikers. We saw no other human the whole day. Trail is in excellent condition. Lot...
Older18 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
SR165/FAIRFAX BRIDGE OVER CARBON RIVER IS NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED.Unfortunately WSDOT's worst fears were realized as the support columns for the bridge are actually starting to buckle, forcing a perman...
Mount Rainier Area
Parked at the Carbon River Trail Trailhead. Road in good condition. Snow started between 3500' and 4000' and increased to 2 feet deep by 6000'. Tolmie had more snow than Florence Peak. Snowshoes were ...
Older24 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
A beautiful day to be out at Mt Rainier, clear views all the way to the Olympics! I hiked a loop from the Paul Peak trailhead to the intersection with the Wonderland trail, to Mowich Lake, up to the T...