The Top 6 Attractions in Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area is a region where 6
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 4, 2025
Zopkios Rest Area
Highlight • Rest Area
This rest area is at the Coquihalla summit. Wether you are going down or arrived here after the long way up the Coquihalla Highway (5), you should stop here. We …
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Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area
Highlight • Mountain Pass
The Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area spans 5,750 hectares across the Coquihalla Pass, and is a breathtaking transition zone between the coastal and interior mountains of British Columbia. Established to conserve …
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Zoa Peak
Highlight • Summit
Zoa Peak is a broad, open summit in the Coquihalla Range with fantastic open alpine views, especially toward Thar, Nak, and Zum Peaks. It’s not a dramatic peak, but the …
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Flatiron Lake
Highlight • Lake
The unofficially named Flatiron Lake is completely covered with snow in the winter, but forms from some snowmelt in the late summer. Trails circle the lake, and there are great …
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Needle Peak Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Needle Peak Trail begins at the parking area across Highway 5 from the Zopkios Rest Area. The trail climbs to several areas, including Ridge Viewpoint, the summit of Needle Peak, and on to Flatiron Peak.
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