CanadaBritish ColumbiaObservatory Hill

Observatory Hill

Mountain in British Columbia · 226 m

226 m
Elevation
155 m
Prominence
1.8 km
Hike length one way
48.5200, -123.4183
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Observatory Hill

1.8 km
one way
142 m
of ascent
1 h 1 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

108 m1.8 km · 225 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · west of the peak
about 0.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
1.8 km on foot · ↑ 142 m · about 1 h 1 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 3.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Observatory Hill?

Observatory Hill is 226 m above sea level and lies in British Columbia. Its prominence is 155 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Observatory Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.8 km one way with 142 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h 1 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Observatory Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area west of the peak — about 0.0 km to the summit. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (1.8 km on foot · ↑ 142 m · about 1 h 1 min round trip). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Observatory Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Observatory Hill is one of 12,621 peaks in Canada in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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