British Columbia · Ski touring

Needle Peak Trail

An out-and-back ski touring route in British Columbia, Canada.

4.2 mi
round trip
2,210 ft
climb
5,941 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Needle Peak Trail is an out-and-back ski touring route in British Columbia, Canada, inside Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area. It is 2.1 miles each way, 4.2 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,960 ft and 5,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,090 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Yale, about 14 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Zopkios Peak, South Yak and Yak Peak. Hidden Creek Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Little Douglas Lake Campground and Falls Lake Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 8 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Ski touring crosses avalanche terrain: read the local avalanche bulletin and carry beacon, shovel and probe.

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