Needle Peak!

This is a beautiful granite peak within the Coquihalla recreation Area. Explore the North Cascades with lush green old-growth forests, cascading streams, and beautiful lush meadows.

Needle Peak is easily accessed from the Coquihalla Highway. The trail is 10km round trip rising 890m to a prominent summit with beautiful mountain and meadow views. Along the way you encounter two scramble sections involving 4th class terrain.

In order to keep you safe scrambling, your guide will use a short rope, helmets, and harnesses. The crux sections are short but add an element of exhilaration.

 

Second crux section involving 4th class scrambling.

 

Itinerary:

Meet at Starbucks Coffee in Hope, BC at 7am.

Following introductions and waiver verification, proceed to the trailhead following your guide. The trailhead is located off the Coquihalla Highway. Exit at the Zopkios Brake Check 57km from Hope, BC.

Please Note: It is your guides discretion to turn around at any point depending on difficulty.

Time: 7am - 2pm
Distance: 10km roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 890m

 

Waiver

You are required to read the VMG Waiver and agree to it’s terms and conditions prior to paying or signing. Your guide needs to see the emailed waiver verification before participating.

 

 Questions? 

 
 

Fee:

1:1 $599+GST (1-Day)
2:1 $349 each
3:1 $299 each
4:1 $249 each
4+ $199 each

Hiking permits supplied by VMG

Dates:

July - September

 

Ratio

1:8

guide : participants

 

Pre-requisite:

  • Good physical conditioning.

  • Previous experience on mountain hikes.

  • Strong legs and knees.


Equipment:

  • Helmet (climbing)

  • Harness (climbing)

  • Waterproof Goretex jacket

  • Waterproof pants (weather dependent)

  • Fleece sweater

  • Toque

  • Light gloves

  • Sun hat

  • Light hiking boots or trail runners

  • Cell phone (100% charged)

  • Gaia App (download for free)

  • Whistle

  • Lighter (fire starter)

  • Head lamp (extra batteries)

  • Water (minimum 2L)

  • Lunch

  • Personal (sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen, bandaids, blister kit, ibuprofen, athletic tape)

  • Bear spray

  • Hiking poles (optional)

  • 30L Backpack

Note: Please do not bring extra equipment (ie. books, GPS, drone, large first aid, 2-way radios, fishing rods).