Needle Peak (British Columbia)
| Needle Peak | |
|---|---|
Needle Peak, northeast aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) |
| Prominence | 865 m (2,838 ft) |
| Parent peak | Coquihalla Mountain (2157 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°34′15″N 121°07′31″W / 49.57083°N 121.12528°W |
| Geography | |
| Interactive map of Needle Peak | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| District | Yale Division Yale Land District |
| Parent range | North Cascades |
| Topo map | NTS 92H11 Spuzzum |
| Geology | |
| Rock type | granitic |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Easy scrambling via west ridge |
Needle Peak is a prominent 2,095-metre (6,873-foot) mountain summit located in the Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area, in the North Cascades of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is situated immediately southwest of Coquihalla Summit, and 4.2 km (3 mi) south-southwest of Yak Peak. Due to its close proximity to the Coquihalla Highway, the mountain is a popular hiking destination in summer, and skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Precipitation runoff from the peak drains into tributaries of the Coquihalla River. The mountain's descriptive name was officially adopted on October 6, 1936, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.