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British Columbia

Area H (Manning Park/Tulameen/Siwash)

Lightning Lake Day Use Area – Frosty Creek Camp loop from Lightning Lake Beach

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Canada

British Columbia

Area H (Manning Park/Tulameen/Siwash)

Lightning Lake Day Use Area – Frosty Creek Camp loop from Lightning Lake Beach

Hard

4.8

(5)

140

hikers

Lightning Lake Day Use Area – Frosty Creek Camp loop from Lightning Lake Beach

08:52

21.0km

1,090m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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E.C. Manning Provincial Park

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Start point

Parking

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20 m

Lightning Lake Day Use Area

Highlight • Lake

The unusual thing about the lake is that it drains off in two directions, Flash Lake in the south and Similkameen River in the north.
Swimming is possible, there is a boat rental and many hiking trails.

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2.39 km

View of Lightning Lake from E.C. Manning Provincial Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.84 km

View of Lightning Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you descent from Frosty Mountain, this is the first glimpse you get on the beautiful turquoise Lightning Lake deep in the valley and Snow Camp Mountain in the distance to your left.

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6.95 km

Frosty Creek Camp

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Frosty Creek Camp is a nice stop before you climb to the summit of Mount Frosty. There is room for three tents, an outhouse, and a wind shelter for inclement …

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8.32 km

Alpine Larch Forest on Frosty Mountain Trail

Highlight • Forest

The small larch forest and the scattered larch trees on the way to Frosty Mountain attract many people here every year, especially in autumn. Also known as Mountain Monarch, you …

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10.4 km

Frosty Mountain Summit

Highlight • Summit

If you want to climb Frosty Mountain, it's best to start at Lightning Lake and choose the ascent from the west. This is not as steep and arduous as the …

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21.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

438 m

308 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

9.09 km

388 m

308 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,310 m)

Lowest point (1,250 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

7°C

-1°C

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View of Lightning Lake from E.C. Manning Provincial Park

View of Lightning Lake

Frosty Creek Camp

Alpine Larch Forest on Frosty Mountain Trail

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