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Vesper Peak (Mountain Loop Hwy)

Washington

Distance8 mi
Est. time~4 hr 46 min
Elevation gain4,200 ft
RouteOut & back
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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.

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