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Bandera Mountain #1038.1

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  2. WA
  3. …North Cascades
  4. …Wenatchee National Forest
  5. Alpine Lakes Wilderness
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“Jekyll and Hyde...A steep scramble to a smooth ridge-top cruise and incredible vies. ”

Brian Smith
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Miles

1.8

KM

Point to Point

5,114' 1,559 m

High

4,126' 1,258 m

Low

1,093' 333 m

Up

109' 33 m

Down

20%

Avg Grade (11°)

65%

Max Grade (33°)

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Features Lake · Views · Wildlife

Description

About 3 miles from the Ira Spring Mason Lake Trail #1038 trailhead, you come to a fork in the trail that is very well marked. Follow the Bandera Mtn spur to the right to head up Bandera Mountain. The trail starts to get pretty rough since you have to climb through a boulder field and it even disappears a few times. The trail is safe and, as long as you're being careful, it shouldn't be a problem. The views more than make up for the lack of a good trail!

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Local Club: Washington Trails Association (WTA)

Jan 15, 2026: Hiker Headlines: A big thank you, free day, Fairfax Bridge update, Cama Beach closure

Jan 14, 2026: Northwest Exposure Photo Contest Winners 2025

Jan 12, 2026: Help WTA defend a game-changing win for state lands and trails

Land Manager: USFS - Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Office

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Brian Smith
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 6 votes

#16

in Alpine Lakes Wilderness

#11728

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  4.0 from 6 votes
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Trail Rankings

#16

in Alpine Lakes Wilderness

#548

in Washington

#11,728

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On the summit.
Jul 1, 2015 near Riverbend, WA
Views from Bandera Mouintain!
Jul 1, 2015 near Riverbend, WA
At the top looking to right right while on the ridge line. Moses Lake below.
May 19, 2019 near Riverbend, WA
Looking left while at the top on the ridge line. Beautiful 360 degree views!
May 19, 2019 near Riverbend, WA
Trail to the summit.
Jul 1, 2015 near Riverbend, WA
View of Rainier from Bandera Mountain
May 8, 2015 near Riverbend, WA

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Jul 9, 2022
Katherine Costello
steep scramble, great view 2.2mi — 1h 16m
Jul 1, 1974
Cassie Phillips
REO clean-up

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