Pinnacles Park
About this Park
Pinnacles Park comprises approximately 124 hectares of pine forest overlooking Baker Creek. The park is a popular day-use area and is easily accessible from Quesnel. From the Pinnacles viewpoint, visitors enjoy the unique formation of “hoodoos,” and a picturesque view of the city of Quesnel and Baker Creek.
The park is open year-round for day-use and sightseeing despite the locked gate at the entrance. The park provides an opportunity for a pleasant 1km hike along a well maintained trail to the viewpoint (allow 15 minutes for access).
Safety information
- The viewpoint is an area with steep cliffs. Please exercise extreme caution and stay in designated viewing areas.
- Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
Special notes
- Climbing on rock formations accelerates erosion and destroys the scenic value of the area. Please view the hoodoos from the established viewpoint only. Remain behind the fence.
- Camping is not permitted.
- Horseback riding in the park is not permitted.
Location notes
The park is located 8km from downtown Quesnel. It can be accessed via Pinnacles Road (paved) in west Quesnel off of Highway 97. For additional map information, please refer to topographical map number: 1:50,000 93B/15.
Activities
- 211:Hiking The park provides an opportunity for a pleasant 1km hike along a well-maintained trail to the viewpoint. Allow 15 minutes for access. For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
- 211:Wildlife viewing The park provides an opportunity for a pleasant 1km hike along a well-maintained trail to the viewpoint of the hoodoos.
- 211:Pets on leash Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
- 211:E-Biking Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are permitted on signed or designated trails within Pinnacles Park, provided they meet the definitions and criteria for e-bike use as outlined in the BC Parks cycling guidelines.
Facilities
- 211:Pit or flush toilets This park only has one pit toilet located near the viewpoint, no flush toilets.
Location
52.97914, -122.56054 · Bowron-Cariboo
