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By Jeff McDonald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
here are plenty of hikes to do around Peachland, but Pincushion Mountain occupies a special place in hikers’ hearts. The iconic mountain rising to the west above Peachland is special enough to warrant a certificate of completion offered by the District of Peachland to anyone who completes the trail. Pincushion got its name after a fire in the 19th century reduced the trees to short blackened sticks, and the mountain resembled a sewing cushion with pins stuck in it. The Peachland Post decided to see for themselves why Pincushion and its 245-meter elevation gain is a must-climb for so many. Spoiler alert: it’s all about the views. Here’s our report. First you drive up to the
AND UP
Pincushion Mountain hike tough but views are killer
trailhead near the top of Ponderosa Drive, preferably on a sunny day. You shoulder a pack with water and snacks, and set off up the trail. And ‘up’ is the operative word, the first 40 or so meters are steep! Trail builders have installed steps for this early section, and that’s helpful because if, as we found, you do this when there’s been no rain, the packed dirt offers little traction for one’s boots. A few minutes up, the trail curves south into open ground, and you are rewarded with the first view of Okanagan Lake, shining like a blue jewel in the sun. The terrain here is flatter and relief for the legs, but to the right the mountain above looks a little daunting. The trail rises again to the first of many switchbacks. There is some protruding rock but the footing is good, and the view keeps
Photo: Jeff McDonald
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