Pinnacle Lake Trail Head

Altitude: 1900 m, Elevation Gain; 420 m, Hiking Time: +/- 5hrs, Hiking Distance: 6.2 km.

The first 3 km is fairly level and very marshy then ascends following Railroad Creek. As it levels off it still parallels the creek until you reach the lake. In the early part of the summer there are spectacular waterfalls from the surrounding steep cliffs cascading into the lake. There is an optional steep scramble on the left side of the lake to the saddle and South Pinnacle that require more expertise in climbing.

Travel time: +/- 2hrs. From Vernon take Hwy 6 past Lumby for 66 km. Turn left 1.5 km past Goldpanner Cafe onto South Fork Forest Service Road. Drive past the Pinnacles Hiking Area sign post. Continue for another 22.5 km following the signs and park in the log landing area.