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Mount Rainier National Park: Tolmie Peak

 

A bit of rain will only enhance your 6-mile out-and-back trek to foggy forests, misty waterfalls, and a nearly 6,000-foot peak in Mt. Rainier National Park.

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Author: Backpacker Magazine
Activity: Hiking
State: Washington (WA)
Distance: 6 mi 
Difficulty: 7 / 10
Rating: Unrated  
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TO TRAILHEAD: I-5 S to WA 18 E to WA 167 S to WA 410 E. In 13.3 mi., R onto WA 165 (Mowich Lake Rd.). In about 23 mi., road dead-ends @ Mowich Lake parking lot near trailhead.

DIRECTIONS + WAYPOINTS: helping you find your way

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TOL01

Dist: 3.05 mi Points: 571
Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
Tolmie Peak Track

Points of Interest

TOL001

Location: 46.932941°, -121.864098°
Head N on the Wonderland Trail around L shore of Mowich Lake

TOL002

Location: 46.934349°, -121.865997°
Veer R to flank the alpine water; muddy shores are crowded with alpine firs and plentiful huckleberry bushes

TOL003

Location: 46.940937°, -121.864563°
Ascend timbered ridge as the trail veers L from lake into foggy forests

TOL004

Location: 46.950359°, -121.867996°
Ipsut Pass: Turn L @ Y onto Tolmie Peak Trail

TOL005

Location: 46.951241°, -121.872200°
Dramatic chalky white cliffs rise 100 ft. On rainy days, the walls are streaked with waterfalls

TOL006

Location: 46.952141°, -121.876602°
Turn L, follow drumming sound to gully stream bathed in blooms; upstream, a lovely cascade pours off the canyon lip from Eunice Lake

TOL007

Location: 46.952648°, -121.876999°
Tip: The upturned branches of mountain hemlocks offer little rain protection. Best to rest under silver and noble firs, or Western white pines

TOL008

Location: 46.954159°, -121.875702°
Turn L @ Y; igneous columns crumble below Tolmie Peak

TOL009

Location: 46.954700°, -121.876297°
Circle S side of Lake Eunice; Rainier profile reflects in glassy waters. Climb arduous switchbacks

TOL010

Location: 46.957600°, -121.880898°
Tolmie Peak (5,939 ft.): On sunny days, bask in 360° views to Mts. St. Helens and Rainier; backtrack to car





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