Expert
Vesper Peak (Mountain Loop Hwy)
Washington
Distance8 mi
Est. time~4 hr 46 min
Elevation gain↗ 4,200 ft
RouteOut & back
Vesper Peak (Mountain Loop Hwy) is a expert 8-mile out & back hike in Washington with about 4,200 ft of elevation gain. a steep North Cascades classic past Headlee Pass to a granite summit over Vesper Lake.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.
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