Vesper Peak Approach Question

[wayne]

After doing the Headlee Pass approach , I am wondering if the Becky / Copper Lake approach is easier? Would someone tell me what it is like. please?

[klar404]

its been over ten years. The green guide has some cool schematics with ladders n' shit. Don't be fooled! It blows. Clearcut hiking and then the lake (which you drop some 300 - 500 feet to) has BAD brush around it. stay away. you will be more happy. The hike is short from the other side. eat more cereal.I mean Wheaties!

 

[ 09-23-2002, 07:58 PM: Message edited by: klar404 ]

[klenke]

Wayne,

 

My memory of the area is fresh, as I just got back from doing the Weigelt Route of Vesper Peak today.

 

Since 9/11/01, I heard the Spada Lake Reservoir was closed. Maybe things have changed. This affects vehicular access to Williamson Creek.

 

In May 1994, I drove the fearsomely exposed road around the north side of Spada Lake (on the south slope of Bald Mountain). This road eventually drops down to and then goes up Williamson Creek which is the starting point for the Copper Lake approach. Near the mouth of the creek, I was turned back because the road was under water.

 

Past the mouth, it is likely that a fair mileage of this road would have to be hiked because it's overgrown like Beckey says. Furthermore, since you'd be starting at a lower elevation than the Headlee Pass trailhead, it's just not worth it. All in all, I would say the Headlee Pass approach is the way to go.

 

---Paul

[wayne]

Thanks , the way is Headlee! I will seek out these Wheaties.