Outdoor Vancouver
The Best Vancouver Hiking Trails
The Flatiron Peak is one of several fantastic hikes at the Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area, near Hope.
The summit has incredible 360-degree views. Yak Peak, Needle Peak, Ilal Mountain, Coquihalla Mountain, and Portia Peak can all be seen, among other mountains
Needle Peak is a difficult hike in the Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area, near Hope, B.C.
The hike is not a long one, but it has a difficult scramble to reach the summit. For those looking for a challenge, Needle Peak is a rewarding hike with incredible views in all directions. On a clear day, looming high above the summit of the Coquihalla Pass, Needle Peak offers views of the Coast and Cascade mountain ranges as far as the eye can see.
Falls Lake is a beautiful alpine lake in the Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area. It is a short and easy hike from a pullout off the Coquihalla Highway, east of Hope and west of Merrit. A hike to Falls Lake is a great way to stretch your legs during a long drive along the Coquihalla Highway.
The Ladner Creek Trestle hike is along small section of the historic Kettle Valley Railway. The trailhead is accessed from a pullout along the Coquihalla Highway, between Hope and the Coquihalla Summit.
The trail is easy to follow but has a few steep sections with loose dirt. It only takes about 30 minutes to reach the trestle and a decommissioned tunnel. The trail is easy enough, except for the final 100 meters of the trail, which has some precarious sections. The final stretch may not be suitable for children or anyone unsure of their footing.
Located in the Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area, Yak Peak is a steep granite peak, and has the highest summit on the Zopkios Ridge. Visible from the Coquihalla Highway, Yak Peak is located in the Cascade mountain range and is popular for hikers and climbers alike. Yak offers an arduous uphill climb with beautiful panoramic views of nearby Needle peak, Vicuna and Guanco peaks and many more!
