Tolmie Peak Lookout - Eunice Lake
1 week ago
Lookout views, but road closed
1 this month · 50 reports
Westside Road
Mount Rainier Area
updated 2 months ago
The Westside Road is reported as suitable for all vehicles and the trails in good condition as of late July 2026-07-27 and early July. Snow is no longer present on the trails, and bugs were not considered a significant issue by reporters, though they were noted as present but manageable near Round Pass. Wildflowers were blooming, with specific mentions of magenta paintbrush and avalanche lilies at Emerald Ridge and Indian Henry's. Basalt colonnades and the Marine Memorial are also noted points of interest.
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The Westside Road is reported as suitable for all vehicles as of 2026-07-27 and 2026-07-06. There were no reports of issues with road conditions in the provided trip logs.
The trails were described as being in good condition in both reports from 2026-07-27 and 2026-07-06. No specific mention of blowdown or major obstacles was made.
Wildflowers were observed blooming, with magenta paintbrush and avalanche lilies noted as particularly prominent in early July. Bugs were generally not a significant problem, though they were present and noticeable near Round Pass if not moving.
Both reports from 2026-07-27 and 2026-07-06 state that the trails were snow-free.
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Mount Rainier Area > NW - Carbon River/Mowich
Tacoma Mountaineers Hiking and Backpacking group enjoyed a 3-day trip on the Wonderland Trail.DAY 1 – WESTSIDE ROAD TO SOUTH PUYALLUP CAMP5.34 miles | Elevation: +1,558' / -446'The adventure officiall...
Older2 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Today, I did a bike-&-hike for a backdoor approach to Indian Henry's. I biked up the Westside Road and parked at Round Pass. Road is in fine condition for hiking and biking with the usual mosquitos n...
Older3 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Due to weather and trail conditions in the North Cascades, our group last-minute changed plans for a little 2 night lollipop up at Mount Rainer instead, and somehow permits were still available. Thur...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Thanks to slowandsteady2’s report, I was able to find a mostly snow-free option at Rainier for a 16-mile run.I went to Emerald Ridge. I started first the 4ish miles on the Westside Road, then Round Pa...
Older4 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
Mount Rainier National Park just changed the status of the Westside Road to "Green" Open.
Older5 months ago
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
First, I must point out that the gate is still closed at the Westside Road. I biked up the road today to see how far I could get before getting stopped by snow. I made it all the way to Round Pass. It...
Mount Rainier Area > SW - Longmire/Paradise
**UPDATE** Nisqually Entrance is open again for the moment. With the incoming additional rain, please be sure to check the Park websites for latest status.****Heads up, the Park has closed the Nisqua...
Older17 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
With the Carbon River closed, I decided to see what the snow melt progress is on the Westside Road. I parked at the closed gate and road my bike about 6 miles until I hit snow about a quarter mile pas...
Older21 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
I made my final visit to Mount Rainier National Park for 2024. Knowing the road to Paradise would stay closed today, I opted to hike up the Westside Road from the closure point at the junction with 70...
Older25 months ago
Mount Rainier Area
Another glorious day in one of the premier national parks. Not a hard hike, just long. No doubt an electric bike would open up the whole Westside Road hike to old folks like me. Maybe next birthday.We...