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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
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are no park alerts at this time.
Park
Info:
Pinnacles Provincial 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; camping is not permitted.
The park provides an opportunity for a pleasant 1 km hike
along a well maintained trail to the viewpoint; allow 15 minutes
for access. Horseback riding in the park is not permitted.
The hoodoos are fragile, please do not climb on or near them.
Park
Size: 128
hectares
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.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
- Online Management planning information for this park is
not available at this time.
Location:
The park
is located 8 km 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.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
- There
are no digital maps or brochures for this park.
- Location
Map
Nature
& Culture:
Conservation - Pinnacles
Provincial Park protects a very unique formation of hoodoos.
These hoodoos began their formation 12 million years
ago, when molten lava flowing over the earth's surface
cooled in flat basalt layers over older layers of ash
and rock. The Ice Age followed, and when the ice mass
receded, melt-water streams eroded the valley below Pinnacles
Park. The hoodoos are formed from the effects of this
natural erosion and weathering. The basalt is eroded
away, revealing the more resistant ash layer, and often
producing vivid bands of color as individual basalt layers
are removed. The hoodoos at Pinnacles Provincial Park
are fragile, since they are still undergoing these forces
of erosion and weathering. The Pinnacles viewpoint provides
an unobstructed view of these impressive geological formations.
Visitor
Safety:
- The
viewpoint is an area with steep cliffs. Please exercise
extreme caution and stay in designated viewing areas.
- Climbing
on rock formations is dangerous. Please do not climb on
or near the hoodoos. Remain behind the fence at all times.
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
No camping at this park.
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you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
G & P
Kleenery Ltd
E-mail address: gpkleenery@telus.net
Phone: (250) 397-2523
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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No
wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
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This
park only one pit toilet located near the viewpoint -
no flush toilets. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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Campfires
are not permitted.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park. |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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The
park provides an opportunity for a pleasant 1 km 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.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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No
swimming.
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There
are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this
park.
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This
park does not have a boat launch.
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No
fishing.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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No
horseback riding.
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Pets/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.
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The
park provides an opportunity for a pleasant 1 km hike along a well maintained
trail to the viewpoint of the hoodoos.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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No
windsurfing opportunities. |
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No
waterskiing opportunities. |
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No
hunting in the park. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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