Dirty Face Peak

Chelan County, Washington, United States

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 3,862 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Dirty Face Peak is a 8.4-mile loop route in Chelan County, Washington, United States, gaining 3,855 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 3,845 feet at an average 17.1% grade. Only 12% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,862 ft (1,177 m)
Average gain	461 ft per mile (87 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 3,845 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.2%
Runnable	12% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	41%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	38%

Questions about Dirty Face Peak

How much elevation gain does Dirty Face Peak have?

Dirty Face Peak has 3,862 ft (1,177 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 461 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dirty Face Peak?

The difficulty score for Dirty Face Peak is 19.7 of 100. That is harder than 90.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 12% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Dirty Face Peak?

The longest climb on Dirty Face Peak runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 3,845 ft (1,172 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.2%.