Poignant

Mountain in British Columbia · 533 m

533 m
Elevation
229 m
Prominence
3.2 km
Hike length one way
49.1139, -122.2064
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Poignant

3.2 km
one way
370 m
of ascent
2 h 13 min
round trip

The route starts at Centennial Trail — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

189 m3.2 km · 533 m

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Parking and starting point

1Centennial TrailRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
3.2 km on foot · ↑ 370 m · about 2 h 13 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Sumas Mountain Staging Area
parking · east of the peak
about 3.6 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 5.6 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 Poignant?

Poignant is 533 m above sea level and lies in British Columbia. Its prominence is 229 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Poignant?

From Centennial Trail it is about 3.2 km one way with 370 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 13 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Poignant?

The nearest parking is Centennial Trail (northeast of the peak) — 3.2 km on foot · ↑ 370 m · about 2 h 13 min round trip. Alternative: Sumas Mountain Staging Area (east of the peak) (about 3.6 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Poignant in Conquer?

Yes — Poignant 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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