Sunny Peak

At 2,380 metres, Sunny Peak is located in the Pinnacle Hiking area in the southern Monashee Mountains. Unlike some of the surrounding mountains, it does not have any permanent snow or small glaciers. The views from Sunny Peak are spectacular.

The Hike

Begin by driving to the trail-head for Monashee Lake (see South Pinnacle Traverse for details). From Monashee Lake, you can see the Middle Pinnacle in the centre of the photo. You can see the North Pinnacle in the left of the photo.

To reach Sunny Peak, traverse around the left side of the lake.

As you hike around Monashee Lake, you need to follow the creek leading into Monashee Lake. After passing a small tarn, you'll need to traverse toward the left. From here, you'll be able to see Sunny Peak. As you ascend toward Sunny Peak, you can see a clearer view of the North and Middle Pinnacles (pictured below).

The North Pinnacle...

After cresting the ridge to Sunny Peak, you'll see Mount Severide on the other side (pictured below).

Below Mount Severide, you'll see Rioux Lake.

Once atop the ridge, you can follow the obvious line to the summit. The cairn is visible in the photo below. While it looks steep from a distance, it's a fairly straightforward hike to the top.

Final Thoughts

Depending on your preferred pace, Sunny Peak is an excellent class 2 day hike or an overnight backpack. Sunny Peak provides panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. From Sunny Peak, you can see the routes for the North Pinnacle, Middle Pinnacle and South Pinnacle. You can also see the route for the East Ridge for Mount Severide. With views of Rioux Lake, you can also see the route to goat col to pass over the East Ridge of Mount Severide. If you're new to the area, it's a great way to orient yourself.