The remains of snow and ice melt in Pinnacle Lake near Cherryville in July.
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August 02, 2024 - 6:00 AM
Some outdoor enthusiasts are spending the summer hitting the trails in the Thompson-Okanagan and there are many to choose from.
The North Okanagan E is just one corner of the woods with plenty of scenic trails for hiking, biking and exploring and listed in the top 21 by AllTrails.com.
Nature lovers are sharing stunning photography of their adventures along the trails that include the popular Pinnacle Lake Trail and Twin Lakes.
Pinnacle Lake Trail is a 6.9-kilometre trail that leads to an alpine lake and takes roughly three hours to complete. To access the trail, leave Vernon on Highway 6 toward Cherryville, turn left on South Fork FSR and follow the signs for Pinnacle Lake.
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Twin Lakes is an 8.9-kilometre trail that takes roughly four hours to complete and features two alpine lakes. To find the trailhead leave Vernon on Highway 6 toward Cherryville and exit on North Fork Road until reaching a crossroads. Turn left and follow along until reaching the Twin Lakes parking lot.
If you have photographs to share of your favourite hiking destinations, send them to news@infonews.ca.
![Pinnacle Lake near Cherryville is pictured on a blue sky day in July.](/news/medialibrary/image/hd-mediaitemid105964-8111.jpg?q=90)
Pinnacle Lake near Cherryville is pictured on a blue sky day in July.
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![This view can be seen from the Twin Lakes hiking trail near Vernon.](/news/medialibrary/image/hd-mediaitemid105964-3359.jpg?q=90)
This view can be seen from the Twin Lakes hiking trail near Vernon.
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![Pinnacle Lake near Cherryville is a popular hiking destination.](/news/medialibrary/image/hd-mediaitemid105964-5377.jpg?q=90)
Pinnacle Lake near Cherryville is a popular hiking destination.
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![Beautiful green waters are found at Twin Lakes east of Vernon.](/news/medialibrary/image/hd-mediaitemid105964-2080.jpg?q=90)
Beautiful green waters are found at Twin Lakes east of Vernon.
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![One of the Twin Lakes located east of Vernon is pictured with melting ice in July.](/news/medialibrary/image/hd-mediaitemid105964-2029.jpg?q=90)
One of the Twin Lakes located east of Vernon is pictured with melting ice in July.
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![A waterfall and mountain view can be seen from Pinnacle Lake Trail.](/news/medialibrary/image/hd-mediaitemid105964-4893.jpg?q=90)
A waterfall and mountain view can be seen from Pinnacle Lake Trail.
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![Twin Lakes east of Vernon are seen with ice and snow beginning of July.](/news/medialibrary/image/hd-mediaitemid105964-4486.jpg?q=90)
Twin Lakes east of Vernon are seen with ice and snow beginning of July.
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