Down at the creek, there is a short spur trail leading to the creek where there is a small waterfall. There were lots of bluebells in bloom here.
The trail then goes up in a series of switchbacks up to Eunice Lake. Beargrass was still blooming here.
At Eunice Lake, you can look up and see the fire lookout up on the ridge about 600 ft above.
The trail follows near the south side of Eunice Lake, we saw lot of wildflowers in bloom here, paintbrush,
heather, and lupine.
views of Eunice Lake from the trail at the southwest end of the lake
we saw a couple of patches of avalanche lilies, but they will soon be gone.
The trail then goes up to Tolmie Peak in a series of switchbacks. Early on, there were a couple of peak a boo views of Mt Rainier through the trees.
Then the trail opens up for a short ways, giving marvelous views of Mt Rainier, Lake Eunice and some wildflowers. The beargrass on this open slope are starting to go.
A short ways up through the forest, and we reached Tolmie Peak with a broad open view of Mt Rainier and Eunice Lake.
Many people were on this hike this morning, but everyone spread out along the ridge or up on the fire lookout to enjoy this glorious view. We had no trouble finding a place to sit and relax.
Through the trees to the far north, we saw Glacier Peak as well.
some of the other wildflowers we saw in bloom along the trail today:
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