Leslie Benchmark Hill appears first

From the benchmark hill, Peak 5508 is the rounded bump centered in the image

Almost there. In back is Castle Dome

In the saddle before the last uphill

Summit ridge

The top!

Southeast, Castle Dome in view

North, the Swisshelms

As I descend, the Leslie Benchmark hills again

Walking out the drainage, a look back. The ridge above the cliff is very nice and leads to the top

As seen from the road

The benchmark ridge itself, the benchmark, and the Leslie Canyon NWR sign

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