Bonanza Peak
Canada, north-america
N/A
1,804 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, listen up! Bonanza Peak in British Columbia is calling your name! We're talking about a gnarly climb up to 1,804 meters (5,918 feet) in the stunning Monashee Mountains.
The road? Let's just say it's not for the faint of heart. Picture this: gravel, rocks, and enough bumps to rattle your teeth. Experienced off-roaders will be in heaven, but if unpaved roads make you nervous, maybe sit this one out. Seriously, you'll need a 4x4. And heights? Yeah, there's a bit of that. Expect some seriously steep sections. Pro-tip: if it's been raining, that mud can turn the road into a real beast. But hey, the views? Totally worth it!
Where is it?
Bonanza Peak is located in Canada (north-america). Coordinates: 59.1381, -109.6661
Road Details
- Country
- Canada
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 1,804 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 59.1381, -109.6661
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