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British Columbia
Area H (Manning Park/Tulameen/Siwash)

Lightning Lake Day Use Area – Start of Lightning Lake Trail loop from Manning Park Resort

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Hiking trails & Routes
Canada
British Columbia
Area H (Manning Park/Tulameen/Siwash)

Lightning Lake Day Use Area – Start of Lightning Lake Trail loop from Manning Park Resort

Moderate

5.0

(3)

16

hikers

Lightning Lake Day Use Area – Start of Lightning Lake Trail loop from Manning Park Resort

03:19

12.3km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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E.C. Manning Provincial Park

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3.00 km

Twenty-Minute Lake

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At the base of Frosty Mountain, the idyllic Twenty Minute Lake invites you to take a hike around. And guess what: It will take you twenty minutes. ;)

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4.04 km

Lightning Lake Day Use Area

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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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4.89 km

Lightning Lake Trail

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Magnificent lake

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5.57 km

Rainbow Bridge on the Lightning Lake Trail

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Lightning Lake Trail runs along the lake shore. At the Rainbow Bridge there is a sign warning of a bear in the area (May 2018). We cross the narrow part …

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6.19 km

Start of Lightning Lake Trail

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The lake is lined with a 9 km long flat hiking trail, which can be halved over the Rainbow Bridge at the narrows.
Other hiking trails (starting from the day …

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7.12 km

Lightning Lake Trailhead

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7.59 km

View of Lightning Lake

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11.1 km

Trailhead to the PCT and Windy Joe Mountain

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Starting at this parking lot, you will already encounter the infamous Pacific Crest Trail - at least regarding the information board showing you the most important facts about this long …

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12.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.65 km

2.11 km

424 m

122 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

2.74 km

1.68 km

548 m

384 m

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Highest point (1,290 m)

Lowest point (1,180 m)

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