Bonanza Trail

Mapped as Bonanza Trail #786

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Welches, OR

9.6 mi15.5 kmRound trip

≈3,314 ft≈1,010 mElevation gain

4,206 ft1,282 mHigh point

5 hr 50 minEstimated time

Hard4.8 mi / 7.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Bonanza (#786)

Trailhead

Off East Oregon Grape Lane, near Welches, OR

Coordinates: 45.31846, -121.95551

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Overview

Bonanza Trail is a round-trip hike of 9.6 mi / 15.5 km near Welches, OR. Expect about 3,314 ft / 1,010 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,206 ft / 1,282 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 50 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 1,355 ft / 413 m · high 4,193 ft / 1,278 m

Nearby

Pioneer Bridle Trail #795Hiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Salmon Butte TrailHiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Salmon River Trail #742Hiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Green Canyon Way #793AHiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Hunchback Trail #793Hiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km
Zigzag Mountain Trail #775Hiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Cool Creek Trail #794Hiking trail · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Flag Mountain Trail #766Hiking trail · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.