Peak · Lake Wenatchee
Pole Ridge-West
6.5 mi round trip2,039 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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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
Distance6.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,039 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit4,019 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Pole Ridge-West is a peak reached by a 6.5-mile round trip from Dirty Face Trailhead. The route follows Dirty Face Mountain Trail, then Pole Ridge Road to the summit.
Heads up: off-trail finish (summit route not mapped); 53% on old roads.
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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).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Dirty Face Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.