Dragontail Peak (WA)

Chelan County, Washington, United States

12.2 miles (19.7 km) · 5,630 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Dragontail Peak (WA) is a 12.2-mile loop route in Chelan County, Washington, United States, gaining 5,648 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 6.1 miles gaining 5,439 feet at an average 16.2% grade. Only 34% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.2 mi (19.7 km)
Elevation gain	5,630 ft (1,716 m)
Average gain	460 ft per mile (87 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 5,240 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	56.2%
Runnable	35% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	30%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Dragontail Peak (WA)

How much elevation gain does Dragontail Peak (WA) have?

Dragontail Peak (WA) has 5,630 ft (1,716 m) of elevation gain over 12.2 miles (19.7 km). That averages 460 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dragontail Peak (WA)?

The difficulty score for Dragontail Peak (WA) is 18.1 of 100. That is harder than 88.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 35% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Dragontail Peak (WA)?

The longest climb on Dragontail Peak (WA) runs 6.1 miles (9.9 km) and gains 5,240 ft (1,597 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 56.2%.