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    Hike the Bonanza Mine Trail Near McCarthy

    Strenuous 10-mile hike to Bonanza Mine with 4,000 feet of elevation gain

    4.9 stars• 300 reviews
    From$224/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    9 hours

    Highlights

    Take on a challenging 9-hour hike near McCarthy, Alaska. This guided trip is designed for experienced hikers with a strong level of fitness.

    • Tackle a strenuous 10-mile round-trip hike
    • Climb roughly 4,000 feet of elevation gain
    • Train with an experienced guide in a small-group setting
    • Prepare with the required equipment list before you go
    • Pack your own lunch and snacks for the day

    Things to know

    You must be ready for a strenuous hike with significant elevation gain. Bring required gear, including hiking boots with ankle support, trekking poles, and a water bottle. Lunch and snacks are not provided unless you purchase Snack Packs.

    Gratuity is not included; a typical guide tip is 10–20% and can be paid by cash or credit card on the day of your trip.

    Cancellation Policy

    Fully refundable up to 48 hours before the start. Within 48 hours, no refunds. No-shows are charged the full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to dangerous conditions.

    FAQs

    Plan for a strenuous 10-mile round-trip hike with about 4,000 feet of elevation gain. This trip is designed for experienced hikers with a good level of physical fitness.

    Bring layered clothing (including rain jacket and rain pants), a warm sweater and/or jacket, hiking pants, a hat and light gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, hiking boots with ankle support (or other sturdy walking shoes), trekking poles, a water bottle, a camera/phone, and a backpack large enough for extra layers, lunch, and water.

    No. Bring your own lunch and snacks unless you have purchased Snack Packs as part of your trip.

    Meeting details

    12 Kennicott Millsite, McCarthy, AK 99588, United States

    Experience provided by St. Elias Alpine Guides
    Experience provided by St. Elias Alpine Guides

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    $224.72

    All ages • For experienced hikers with a good level of physical fitness

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    The guides here clearly make all the difference. Reviewers consistently praise staff by name—Benjamin, Caroline, Stella, Pat, Roy, and many others—for their knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care. Whether it's someone helping a 75-year-old hiker manage the heat, bringing hot coffee to guests on a chilly glacier, or extending a tour when timing didn't match expectations, the personal attention stands out. The operation offers everything from Kennecott Mill tours to multi-day wilderness adventures, glacier hikes, ice cave explorations, and rafting trips. The experiences range from accessible half-day outings to seriously challenging multi-day treks that reviewers describe as "not for the faint of heart." Guests appreciate that guides adapt to their group's needs and abilities while keeping safety front and center. The mill tours get special mention for being both informative and entertaining, with access to restricted areas you can't see on your own. People leave with what one reviewer perfectly called "core memories"—the kind of Alaskan adventure that feels both thrilling and remarkably well-supported.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Awesome tour of the mill, have an opportunity to walk inside and step back into history. Unbelievable how they build the mill and worked in the harsh Alaska climate. Our tour guide was amazing. Anyone coming to visit this outstanding park has to do this tour, it will not disappoint

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    Alley

    July 3, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Awesome tour of the mill, have an opportunity to walk inside and step back into history. Unbelievable how they build the mill and worked in the harsh Alaska climate. Our tour guide was amazing. Anyone coming to visit this outstanding park has to do this tour, it will not disappoint

    Photo of Alley

    Alley

    July 3, 2026

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