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Vesper Peak

Looking out to the East over the Cascades on the way up to the summit of Vesper Peak

That white looking peak in the center of the photo is Vesper Peak. That is our destination. This picture was taken shortly after passing Headlee Pass

Morningstar to the right and Sperry Peak to the left

Del Campo on the right and Morningstar on the left

Cascade mountains on the way up to Vesper Peak summit

From the summit of Vesper Peak, looking down into the valley at Copper Lake

From the summit of Vesper Peak, looking at the northeast flank of Big Four Mountain.

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Favorite Hikes

Mt. Dickerman (Autumn)
Mt. Dickerman (Winter)
Enchantments
Vesper Peak
Saddle Mtn. (Oregon Coast)
Mt. Pilchuck
Glacier Lake
Snow Lake

Headlee Pass

Headlee Pass

The main trail ends at Headlee Pass, then it's climber's trail all the way to Vesper, much of the travel is on solid granite slabs late in the season, or snowpack through much of the summer.