Although there is no trail past the lake, the route to Flatiron's summit is not technical - just take whatever route looks best. For those looking for a challenge, Needle Peak is a rewarding hike with incredible views in all directions. Depending on where you want to go, you have about an 45 minutes to each location. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. It's was a beautiful, sunny winter day and the hike was amazing. Flat Iron Trail, Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona, USA. fullscreen. The trail is well marked and easy to navigate. When we got to Needle Peak the last scramble was a bit of a challenge and only part of the group made it to the peak. Markhor - Needle Traverse. That might seem fine going up but coming down is a different story. I did not have any an managed but my knees would have appreciated poles. From desert to a solid exposed rock to a forest to a jungle, the trail will keep you guessing and give you a … One group coming up to camp informed us of a brown bear (black bear) at the junction of flat iron and needle. The overcrowding is very apparent because sound seems to travel very well in that spot. Epic day all in all! There is a tarn just below the Flatiron where people camp or resupply water. Feb 28, 2010. fullscreen. You gain just under 3,000 feet of elevation, most of which is in the last 1 mile of the trail.Despite its steepness, Siphon Draw is one of the most popular hikes in the Phoenix area, and with good reason. Stayed overnight at Flatiron from Saturday to Sunday. If you’re planning on swimming in the lake, do so right away when you’re hot and sweaty before you cool down, or else the wind will make the water seem colder than it actually is. Canada day long weekend trip up to the Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area. Super beautiful hike with a wicked view. It's only 1.2 km before you reach the small lake, hidden away on the side of Flatiron Mountain. The trail is primarily used for hiking. Poles will help on the way up and down. For reference, I am a 57 year old, moderately fit, intermediate level but experienced hiker. Ahmad @ Flatiron Peak (via Needle Peak Trail) "On the last day of the Olympics, we headed east to Flatiron Peak, which is an easier alternative to Needle Peak. If switchbacks are your passion, this hike will show you the flip side. Beautiful. Description: Sunrises above Needle Peak. Aug 18, 2016. We started our loop going to flatiron first, then back to the junction to complete the loop. Once that's done, prepare for what feels like the easiest stroll of your life as you make your way to Flatiron's peak. you get exposed after a few kms, so sunscreen is recommended. Start at Zopkios Rest area, go … I would rate this as a difficult hike due to the steep incline, not due to the technical landscape. Hiked on November 3, 2019 No snow, nor mud. I hike on Vancouver Island normally so was not used to the full parking lot and busy trail which has become the norm on the Lower Mainland I guess. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Needle peak is to your left and Flatiron is to your right. Definitely challenging. Flatiron Peak (via Needle Peak Trail) fullscreen. As we approach the climb up Needle Peak, we will begin to ascend yet again and climb up until the rock section begins. The Flatiron trail starts as the same trail to Needle Peak, near Coquihalla Summit, but instead of going north to Needle Peak after 3.3km, go west to The Flatiron Mtn, that flat mountain you see on the west side once you get above the tree line. The lake just below the peak is a good water source. I saw quite a few hikers in running shoes with no ankle support, even carrying 12-20kg overnight packs. Remember to slap on lots of sunscreen too, the wind is a fickle b**** and will hide the fact that you’re burning alive even if you feel cold. Markhor - Needle Traverse. Glorious autumn colours and an amazing hike. Incredible views almost the entire way up. Our plan was to loop back after needle peak but we just couldn’t see how to do it safely, so we took the same way back. We were surprised to see a group of day-hikers starting at 5PM with small packs. The Siphon Draw trail to the Flatiron in the Superstition Mountains is a challenging hike for even the most avid hiker. Massacre Falls Trail. If you have a fear of heights, I wouldn't suggest the trail up to the peak of Needles. Parking lot was full but we were able to find a spot since a few morning birds started leaving at that time. So 12km to both peaks. From this point, you can either turn right towards Flatiron peak or turn left and begin the ascent to the summit of Needle Peak. Flatiron is the best hike in Phoenix and is located in the Superstition 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. Elevation gain: 855 m. Round trip: 13 km. Conditions were great, some small snow patches to get over but no … The trail is primarily used for hiking. Download its GPS track and follow the itinerary on a map. Always bring your bear spray and make your presence known. Skipped Needle Peak as it was very busy and proceeded to Flatiron, which we had to ourselves once we passed the lake. Oh, i just wanted to add that the wild blueberries were a pleasant surprise! We did it on its own but other options are possible such as… The parking area for The Needle and The Flatiron are the same. I looked at the recordings on here and it seems most everyone doubles back to the junction once again after completing needle peak and completed their hike as an in and out (out and back). The beginning of the trail is challenging and steep, but is covered by trees. After needle peak you need mountaineering it’s not marked. The view from the top looks over the Cascades to the Coastal Mountains. There is plenty of running water and mosquitoes (good and bad), but camping here is magical. DIFFICULT 9.1 mi. Day one we hiked up to the small lake below Flat Iron and set up camp, then hiked up to the actual tower. The roots and slippery mud have the potential to bring grief to unsupported ankles! The vi… Great hike!! This peak is located in Coquihala summit recreational area with parking next to Coquihala highway.The Needle/Flatiron trail starts right across the creek and is well maintained and marked to the Needle - Flatiron intersection. We had a nice lunch at the lake and headed back down. After completing Needle Peak we continued to Flatiron which was a quick 40 minute hike to the other ridge. On the first part of the hike, you get a great view of Shing Mun Reservoir and Tsuen Wan in the distant background. The Flatiron Peak – Getting Started The Flatiron and Needle Peak trailhead is right by the Coquihalla highway (exit 217 on the south side.) 1. The hike up to Flatiron was moderate, straight forward, and incredibly scenic, especially with the splash of snow on the trails/mountains. Flatiron Peak and Needle Peak Loop is a 6.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia, Canada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. It was challenging but doable. Follow the granite route up through the trees. ... Yellow Peak Loop via Dutchman Trail #104 and Black Mesa Trail #241. There are no switchbacks on this trail; it goes straight up. If you are a beginner or novice hiker please take into consideration the elevation gain on this hike. Will be headed to Flatiron next time! Hiked this trail in the beginning of August. Most people will choose to end their trip here as the views are unobstructed and impressive in every direction. We worked as a team to determine the safest route up and over those boulders. Being a novice hiker I wore my nike running shoes and had a very hard time coming back down since it’s so steep :/ so please dress accordingly with layers, as it also gets pretty windy on top, It was a difficult first 1 .5km start. The hike up to the base of Needle Peak takes about 2 hours, the first hour it's pretty vertical, with lots of roots and small trees to use as handholds. ABOUT THE TRAIL: Coquihalla Highway > Zopkios Rest Area > Cross Highway using the underpass > park below the works yard > follow the Needle Peak Trail to the west of the parking area. Or you can make this your destination. The hard work was paid off by the beautiful views. add_box. Did this hike in below freezing snowy conditions and it was awesome! The lake was our last stop since we were pretty tired at this point. In case it isn't obvious, this isn't an easy hike. Once passing the tree line, the trail becomes fairly flat. the first part was steep but overall a pleasant hike with scenic view along the way. Flatiron Mountain via Needle Peak Next Photo › Wahleach Lake (Jones Lake) Flatiron Mountain Nia Needle Peal Trail. Time: 6 to 8 hours.This strenuous hike climbs to the peak at 2105 metres. Overall, an awesome experience specially for beginner hikers like us. Most difficult incline while hiking is in the beginning couple kms, and most there's some scrambling at the top to get to the needle peak. Trail was great, it was well marked and easy to follow. That part is muddy and lots of roots, is fine going up but going down is a total pain. Going early is also recommended. Stunning views and beautiful alpine landscape. Did this trail August 1st, 2020. Location: Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area Photo Date: July 2019 Description: We camped overnight at Flatiron and the next day I'm going down the trail … Our group of 3 completed this one yesterday. 3. Flatiron Via Needle Peak Trail. We hiked up last weekend and it was the perfect sunny day to go up. Both were worth the hike :) Bring proper footwear and you’ll be fine. There were at least 15 tents up, but I heard there were only 2 from Friday night. Overall one of my favourite hikes ever, only draw back was the mosquitos, make sure to bring bug spray and you’ll be fine. The first part is steep but you quickly get breathtaking views and a long section that inclines slowly. The trail descends slightly and briefly enters forest as it makes it’s way across a saddle towards Flatiron. The first kilometer is the most difficult and then easier going once above the tree line on the ridge. Please hike with proper, ankle supporting footwear! The Flatiron Summit lookout point offers amazing views of the Apache Junction Valley, and is a perfect spot to take a snack break. Overall, I give this hike on this beautiful day a 10/10 and I would do it again in a heartbeat. A rope that is already set up provided people with a bit of a safety net in the ascent and descent. Bugs weren’t bad at all because it was fairly windy, but I’d recommend packing some just incase. It was a crisp and sunny day on the trails. We encountered strong wind during the trip, but enjoyed the beautiful view of Needle Peak and nearby mountain ranges. Roughly 2kms of steady incline till the trail levels out. Good work out going up to the junction, No complain love both Needle peak and Flatiron Summit! We went up mid week and started late, 2ish and only ran into 3 or 4 other groups. The snow was well packed so the trail was easy in snowshoes. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. I can't believe we have never done this hike when it's so close to home! Once you leave the highway, take a right, then turn right again to park on a gravel road, just below a highway maintenance shed. Bluebird Saturday in early October. Surprised to see at least two groups that came down off needle and headed to flat iron thinking that they were going back to the highway! 14 Bewertungen für Flatiron Peak (via Needle Peak Trail) "A lovely trail. Did this hike yesterday and took us 2.5 hours to the top and 1.5 to the bottom, spent a couple hours exploring around the lake and the summit. I tackled Needle Peak and then came back down and did FlatIron. The bugs were very thick the higher you went. I get out on a hike, ski or cycle ride several times a week either with the club or family and enjoy running multi day trips as well as day outings.I will lead fairly strenuous, moderate to steady paced outings as well as some starter outings. Many of us felt more comfortable trekking up the trail with our crampons on, but others didn’t use them. Location: Coquihalla Summit Recreation/Fraser Valley Photo Date: August 2018. 850m is not insignificant and the first 1.5km is very steep. You scale the ridges over 5 other peaks with many opportunities to go over the side. There were a lot of groups camping by the lake and was pretty surprised to see a few more groups hiking up pretty late when we were on our way down. The lake was beautiful and cold, we jumped in anyway. Participants must be a competent skier or boarder. Old Railway Bridge via Ladner Creek Trail [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Jim Kelly and Coquihalla Mountain Traverse, Mount Henning and 10K Area Snowmobile Trail. If anyone had successfully hiked the loop, please leave an update. This left Needle Peak summit for day two. Flatiron via Siphon Draw Trail; Weaver’s Needle and Fremont Saddle; Wave Cave; Piestewa Peak; Tom’s Thumb; Holbert Trail To Dobbins Lookout; Lookout Mountain Summit; Northern Arizona Hikes. Length 6.8 mi Elevation gain 3,349 ft Route type Loop Hiking Forest Lake Views Snow Hopefully they brought flashlights. Although it is not immediately obvious, a well trodden trail leads down to a col in between the Needle Peak ridge and an unnamed mountain informally called "The Flatiron". I’m grateful that the rocks were “sticky,” therefore, not slippery —great for climbing. WARNING: if you are not confident in climbing, I would not recommend completing the loop and to turn around instead. Great hike! Flatiron Peak and Needle Peak Loop is a 6.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia, Canada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Still folks were friendly and respectful and I hope this trail does not get over run with demand. Beautiful blue sky today and snow was nicely packed down for easy snowshoeing. From parking lot to the lake I was 2 hours with lots of photo stops and then another 30mins to the top of Flatiron. Hieroglyph Trail. The Needle is recommended for experienced hikers only. This is a spectacular hike with incredible views and definite challenges. If you would like to be in a quieter area I'd recommend going all the way to the top. Shortly afterwards and around the 3 kilometre mark, the trail divides with the north fork heading to Needle Peak and the south fork heading to our destination, Flatiron Peak. It was a crisp and sunny day on the trails. I’ve read the reviews before we went and braced ourselves for the steep start. Decent incline for a solid 40min until your reach the ridge where you’ll walk another 25min along the spine of the mountain with beautiful views on both sides to the Stunning lake just before the final grind up to the peak perfect for a nice little cool down swim! 2. It's a push (almost a climb) to the top, but well worth it. The bugs were not bad, just some bees here and there. Here is a view of the approach to Needle Peak near the junction. Flatiron Peak (via Needle Peak Trail) Feb 28, 2010. fullscreen. We got a little confused when we were trying to find the trail going down to the lake (no more markers to follow) but once we figured it out, it was a pretty decent descent. Old Railway Bridge via Ladner Creek Trail [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Jim Kelly and Coquihalla Mountain Traverse, Mount Henning and 10K Area Snowmobile Trail. If you have the energy, take the trail towards Flatiron and make a pit-stop at Flatiron Lake which sits just below its summit. Jimheide 1 year, 8 months ago The Flatiron to Lost Dutchman Campground, Pinal County, AZ, USA. At a junction in the meadow below the ascent to Needle Peak, bear right and drop down onto a ridge over to Flatiron. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. As mentioned below, there was many campers heading up. Ascent to Needle Peak and then across to Flatiron, starting from Zopkios rest area on the Coquihalla Hwy. The first couple kms the trail is pretty steep. Snow began at above 1300 m with icy conditions pretty close to the start. What a view!!! The summit of Flatiron Mountain can be reached by scramblimg up the rocky hillside above the lake. We had gorgeous weather. The saddle between Needle Peak and The Flatiron (1,898 meters) is reached 3.8 kilometers from the parking lot and has an elevation of around 1,890 meters. The trail … We started the hike around 1. Bring sunscreen, after the first part of the hike through the forest you’ll be exposed pretty much the entire time. Flatiron Mountain is another fine hike in the Coquihalla Summit area. Mountaineering experience is required to complete the full loop. The southern forest fire smoke was just approaching the area but still had great surrounding views. The hike can be done in one day, but you can also spend a little more time exploring the mountains by camping overnight on the nearby Flatiron. Otherwise, the two peaks can be completed as an out-and-back. There is now a marked trail with some rope assists all … From the lake it took us only 15 min to reach the very top peak of flatiron where we we could see forever stunning peaks among us. We will then come to an opening with a beautiful alpine field, where both Needle and Flatiron peaks are visible. Lots of bugs, so bring bug spray. The trail … When we got to Needle Peak the last scramble was a bit of a challenge and only part of the group made it to the peak. Spent Saturday night at the lake and it was so windy that I slept very little, otherwise it was a great time. Unlike Needle Peak, Flatiron is a flat, wide … DIFFICULT 5.0 mi. A little bit steep for the first half after that it levels off. I did this as part of an overnighter, setting up camp at Tasty Lake, a small but beautiful body of water in a bowl a hundred meters or so below the Flatiron.… The summit was the windiest but had absolutely stunning 360 views! If you’re looking for a little more of a challenge and much more solitude, opt for the trail straight up to the summit of Superstition Peak. It’s not. As every other review states the steep part is completed at the beginning. We stayed loud and had no problems but be bear aware out here. Needle Hill is named after its needle-like shape, a mountain between Tsuen Wan and Shatin that is the third sharpest peak in Hong Kong. There is plenty of space there, but it may get a bit cold. Our group proceeded forward after the peak to keeping going on the loop. Trail is In good condition up to flat iron and surrounding alpine lake. Similar to Peralta Trail you go through unique little diverse ecosystems. Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail is a 11.1 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Hope, British Columbia, Canada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The entire trail is a single track route with some rooted sections prior to reaching the flat and tame meadow trail. They are super sweet! There is so much area around that is both beautiful and easily walkable and could quite well take a full day or more to explore. star star star star star. We followed the Needle Peak Trail to the meadow, then we headed over to The Flatiron. We were even shocked to find a tiny little lake up there and probably would’ve swam there as well if we’d had more time to spare. If you like gentle switchbacks, this trail is not for you. The trail to Needles does get a little technical, with the last km being a scramble. Needle Peak - Flatiron Hike Hiking trail in Coquihalla, British Columbia (Canada). I just regretted that I did not pick some while going up because I was busy catching my breath. amazing views!!! Flatiron via Siphon Draw Trail. Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail is a 6.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Hope, British Columbia, Canada that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Participants must have taken either the AST-1 Course or equivalent avalanche safty course Participants must have a Probe, Beacon and Shovel and know how to use them. I’m. Skiing to the Flatiron via Needle Peak. For me, the biggest concern for others was coming down. The Flatiron is a 6-mile round trip hike highly ranked by most hikers. Overall a very easy hike for an experienced hiker, would definitely consider overnighting here next time and heading up to Needle Peak the following day. The scramble up was exhilarating and not for the faint of heart. It was our first time doing a “more challenging” hike with just the Grouse Grind as the most difficult hike we’ve had before this. There is a junction if you don’t want to do the scramble to Needlepeak. Didn't do Needle peak due to weather. After stopping for lunch at Flatiron, we headed toward Needle Peak. The trail was easy to follow with plenty of orange markers. Flatiron Peak (via Needle Peak Trail) star star star star star. It took a us 2.5hrs going up and 2hrs going down. The dogs were happy, we were happy. After completing Needle Peak we continued to Flatiron which was a quick 40 minute hike to the other ridge. Must’ve been hard to find a camping spot. #yearlygoal, When it says loop. The view at the top of the hike is well worth the beginning struggles. Climbs to the technical landscape my knees would have appreciated poles and slippery mud have potential. The technical landscape you would like to be in a quieter area I recommend... 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