How long is Vesper Peak (Mountain Loop Hwy)?

8 miles, out & back, with about 4,200 feet of elevation gain — roughly 4 hr 46 min at a steady pace.

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Vesper Peak (Mountain Loop Hwy)

Q: How hard is Vesper Peak (Mountain Loop Hwy)?

It's rated Expert. a steep North Cascades classic past Headlee Pass to a granite summit over Vesper Lake

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Distance8 mi

Est. time~4 hr 46 min

Elevation gain↗ 4,200 ft

RouteOut & back

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a steep North Cascades classic past Headlee Pass to a granite summit over Vesper Lake.

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