July 18, 1992

Vesper Peak Day Climb

Headlee Pass
Vesper Lake aka Lake Elan
Vesper Peak (6214′)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: North-Central Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: South Stillaguamish Mountains

Area: Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest

Starting & Ending Point: Sunrise Mine Trailhead (Sunrise Mine Road #4065)

Way Points: Upper South Fork Stillaguamish River & Headlee Pass & Vesper Lake (trail hike)

Summit: Vesper Peak (ascent & descent via East Slope)

Approximate Stats: 8 miles traveled; 4000 feet gained & lost; 3.0 hours up; 3.0 hours down.

—————– Related Posts —————–

>>> Vesper Peak via Headlee Pass—East Slope – July 9, 2006

>>> Sperry Peak via Headlee Pass–West Side – July 23, 2005

————– Photo Gallery (click to enlarge) ————-

Hiking Toward Headlee Pass

Vesper Peak viewed from trail at Headlee Pass

Climbing Above Vesper Lake

Flower Slopes On Vesper Peak

Nearing Vesper Peak Summit

Copper Lake From Vesper Peak Summit

Del Campo Peak and Gothic Peak From Vesper Peak Summit

Jim and Craig On Vesper Peak Summit

Big Four Mtn From Vesper Peak Summit

Looking Down North Face Of Vesper Peak

Jim On Vesper Peak Summit