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Fire lookout · Lake Wenatchee

Dirtyface Lookout

8.5 mi round trip3,863 ft gainHardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.

Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance8.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,863 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit5,961 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Dirtyface Lookout is a fire lookout reached by a 8.5-mile round trip from Dirty Face Trailhead. The route follows Dirty Face Mountain Trail to the lookout.

Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.

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What you need

Parking and passes

Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Dirty Face Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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