Headlee Pass and Vesper Lake, Vesper Peak — Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009

North Cascades > Mountain Loop Highway

Beautiful, hot day for this strenuous trip. GPS read total distance as 6.26 miles but it seemed like 8 that was listed in my guide book. Total ascent 4231'. Streams are easy to cross and route over rock fairly easy to follow with cairns marking it. Bugs were not bad except on the summit...termite mating season? Blueberries are plentiful but need another week to sweeten up. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nabuckley/sets/72157621956687381/