Vesper Peak's Ragged Edge is one of the best moderate alpine rock routes in the Mountain Loop area—combining excellent climbing, beautiful position, and a true wilderness summit. Over the course of a single rewarding day, we'll hike past alpine lakes and meadows before breaking out onto the open granite slabs below Vesper. From here, we rope up and launch onto the Ragged Edge, a striking buttress of clean granite featuring 6 pitches of sustained moderate climbing (5.5-5.7). The route offers excellent exposure, positive holds, and sweeping views of Big Four, Glacier Peak, Sloan Peak, and the Monte Cristo group throughout. After topping out directly on Vesper's summit and soaking in the panoramic views, we descend the standard scramble route back to the trailhead. This climb is perfect for strong hikers with some rock climbing experience looking to step into moderate alpine rock in a spectacular single-day objective.