| Coquihalla Summit | |
|---|---|
 Southern approach to Coquihalla Summit as viewed from Yak Peak | |
| Elevation | 1,244 m (4,081 ft) |
| Traversed by |  Highway 5 (Coquihalla Highway) |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Range | North Cascades |
| Coordinates | 49°35′50.3″N 121°04′41.3″W / 49.597306°N 121.078139°W |
| Topo map | NTS 92H11 Spuzzum |
Coquihalla Summit (el. 1,244 m or 4,081 ft) is a highway summit along the Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia, Canada.[1] It is the highest point on the highway between the cities of Hope and Merritt. It is located just south of the former toll booth plaza on the Coquihalla Highway, about 50 km (31 mi) north of Hope, and 65 km (40 mi) south of Merritt and is the divide between the Coquihalla River and the Coldwater River.
Coquihalla Summit is not actually the highest point on the Coquihalla Highway, rather the Surrey Lake Summit[clarification needed] at 1,444 m (4,738 ft) is the highest point on the Coquihalla section of Highway 5, which runs from Hope to the Highway 1 interchange outside of Kamloops.
The ascent to the Coquihalla Summit is very steep, especially from the south, and is particularly steep north of the Great Bear snow shed. The pass is named after the Coquihalla River, from which the highway also derives its name. The Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area is located at the top of the pass on the Coquihalla Highway, approximately 45 km (28 mi) north of Hope.