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Bonanza Peak

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
48.2381, -120.8662 Map & Directions
Length
14.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
6,300 feet
Highest Point
9,511 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Hard

8.29.25: This trail is closed until further notice due to the Martin Fire.

Bonanza Peak. Photo by John Porter. Full-size image
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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Northwest Forest Pass
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The route to Bonanza Peak is a Class 4 and involves exposed scrambling. Gear and experience recommended. Continue reading

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Hiking Bonanza Peak

The route to Bonanza Peak is a Class 4 and involves exposed scrambling. Gear and experience recommended.

Bonanza Peak is the tallest non-volcanic peak in Washington State and can be reached via the Railroad Creek Trailhead out of Holden Campground.

Bonanza Peak

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 48.2381, -120.8662 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

8.29.25: This trail is closed until further notice due to the Martin Fire.

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Parking Pass/Entry Fee

Northwest Forest Pass

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan Ranger District

Guidebooks & Maps

Green Trails Holden No. 113

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