Dirty Face Ridge

Sweeping views of the interior Olympics and of Puget Sound, rhododendrons galore and solitude highlight this forgotten hike up to one of the Olympics most famous vistas. Mt Townsend is one of the more popular hikes in Olympic National Forest; the Dirty Face Ridge approach is one the lesser used of three trails to this stunning mountain. Those fortunate enough to take the “long way” are offered some of spectacular vistas into the heart of the Buckhorn Wilderness long before you reach Townsend’s summit. Join us for this adventure into one of the more remote and unprotected spots on the east end of the Olympic Peninsula and find out what Dirty Face Ridge has to offer! The trip will be a slow to moderately paced 5-6 mile trek with a noticeable 3,000 ft elevation gain. NOTE: Guided trip will NOT be to the top of Mt Townsend.

Please contact Benjamin Greuel for further details and to RSVP at 206-378-0114 x 319 or by email ben.greuel@sierraclub.org. As always, please make sure to bring water, a snack, raingear and proper footwear.