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Needle Peak

Activities Climbing Hiking Parks Parks and Recreation Walking Trails
Activities Climbing Hiking Parks Parks and Recreation Walking Trails
Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area
Contact Information
Zopkios Brake Check Coquihalla Highway B, Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area
Location
Zopkios Brake Check Coquihalla Highway B, Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area
Detailed Information

The hike to Needle Peak is quite strenuous, but the view over the Cascades to the Coastal Mountains is spectacular. This hike is recommend for experienced hikers only. The first 90 minutes a steep uphill climb. It eventually becomes easier as you enter a mountain meadow where you can walk and enjoy the beautiful vista. The last hour requires scrambling over rocks and there are some fairly steep climbs, but well worth it.

Statistics (To Needle Peak):
Total Distance: 13.0 km (return)
Estimated Time: 4 – 7 hours
Level: Very Difficult
Average Grade: 13.6%
Structure: Linear – Return
Elevation Gain: 882 m
Start Elevation: 1210 m
Max Elevation: 2092 m

(To Small Lake)
Total Distance: 13.0 km (return)
Estimated Time: 4 – 6 hours
Average Grade: 8.9%
Structure: Linear – Return
Elevation Gain: 580 m
Start Elevation: 1210 m
Max Elevation: 1790 m
Elevation gain: 855 m. Round trip: 13 km. Time: 6 to 8 hours.

GPS Waypoints:
Trailhead // N49.59516 W121.12522 10U 635481 5495308
Start of Ridge // N49.59037 W121.13345 10U 634900 5494761
Summit / Lake Trail Fork // N49.56976 W121.13768 10U 634651 5492462
Start of First Scramble // N49.56923 W121.13484 10U 634857 5492409
Start of Second Scramble // N49.57069 W121.12673 10U 635440 5492585
Needle Peak Summit // N49.57124 W121.12513 10U 635554 5492650
Small Lake // N49.56526 W121.14847 10U 633883 5491943