Vista Pass
Cherryville
Hiking Trail Information
Use of this information is entirely at your own risk and the VOC accepts no liability whatsoever for your use of any trail information on this website. VOC clears and flags trails to facilitate group hikes lead by a VOC member. Hazards may exist on the trails and route finding skills and navigation aids such as a GPS and/or map and compass may be required. You must assess your own ability and readiness to hike any trail mentioned on this website.
Vista Pass lies on the divide between watersheds that flow to the Okanagan Valley and to the Arrow Lakes. The pass is at the south end of the landmark chain of peaks in the Monashees known as the Pinnacles. You will enjoy great views of these peaks from the pass.
Following the logging, in 2022 a new trailhead, parking area and outhouse was established. From the parking area walk up the deactivated road past the Vista Pass Trailhead sign. At the next junction stay to the right and at the end of this small spur enter the trail into the forest.
Follow the trail along the creek for about 2km, after which you enter the sub-alpine meadows. You are now in a col with a ridge on either side. The ridge to the left, or NE side, is an open alpine meadow and easily climbed to the ridge. The ridge provides an opportunity to wander around for about a kilometre and take in the breathtaking views of the Pinnacles to the North. Return through the meadow to the trail below, or explore some more.
Note: use this hike description at your own risk
Hike Distance
Altitude Gain
Max Altitude
9.4 km
682 m
2170m
Hiking Time
Difficulty
NTS Map
4.5-5 hrs
Difficult
Govt of Canada topo map 82 L/1
Driving Instructions
Note: Use these directions at your own risk.
1. From Vernon drive East on Hwy. 6 towards Lumby.
2. At the intersection of Hwy.6 and 15th Street in Vernon, set trip meter (odometer) to zero.
3. Continue East on Hwy.6 towards Cherryville.
4. At 47.7km is Franks Store. Good for a bathroom break and last-minute supplies.
5. Continue East on Hwy.6 for another 13.5 km and turn left onto the South Fork FSR (RR-30), and re-set trip meter to zero.
6. At 12.7 km stay left (hiking trails sign).
7. At 14.6 km take right turn onto Railroad FSR to Pinnacles/Vista trailheads.
8. At 19.1 km stay right. (Pinnacles Lake is to the left)
9. AT 23.3 km is the end of the road and trailhead. There is an outhouse. The trail starts by walking up the deactivated road past the sign.
The South Fork FSR is a radio-controlled logging road during weekdays. The gravel road is passable for high clearance SUV’s or 4x4 vehicles.
Last updated July 2025
