Bonanza
- 2.1 mi
- round trip
- 1,091 ft
- climb
- 9,941 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Bonanza open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Bonanza, so check the source for the area it covers.
Elephant Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-26-01-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Agency alert covering Spring Mountains National Recreation Area · Order 04-17-05-26-02 · USFS · Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Area, Road, and Trail Closures (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-25-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Year-Round Fire Restrictions (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-24-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Vehicle Snow Chain Requirements during Inclement Weather (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-23-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Bonanza is an easy out-and-back hike in Nevada's Mt. Charleston Wilderness, within the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area ranger district of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail lies about 2 miles from the McWilliams campground. The hike gains about 325 feet in elevation over roughly 2 miles, from a start near 9,870 feet to a high point of about 9,940 feet. The steepest part comes right at the beginning, with a grade of about 21%, and the route stays within a narrow range of elevation for most of its length. The most comfortable season to go is late spring or early fall, when typical averages from a nearby weather station run in the mid-20s °F. Summer is hot, with July highs around 95°F, while winter brings frequent snow. McWilliams campground is about 1.5 miles away, and the Bristlecone and Green Trail hikes are each within about 2 miles. The Charleston Peak Trail South Loop lies about 3.4 miles off.
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