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he northwestern Cascade mountain range boasts some of NorthAmerica’s roughest, most spectacular terrain. Waves of knife-

edged ridges, jagged peaks soaring a dizzying 2,000 metres above darkvalley floors. Crystal clear mountain streams teeming with fish and pristinelakes are plenty. Rugged roads meander up valleys with limitlessrecreational options.

How do you like your hikes? Short ones or long ones? Small ones or tallones? Whatever your trail preference, we’re sure to have some trails to fityour tastes. Once you’ve sampled some of the fabulous hiking and walkingtrails our area has to offer, you’re sure to be back for more. So “ComeOutside” and discover Chilliwack’s spectacular backcountry.

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3 Salmon Ridge Trail

Distance return: 2 km Time: 1 hr.Elevation gain: 200 m Highest point: 200 m

This short woodsy trail leads you fromChilliwack Lake Road to the subdivisions ofPromontory, making it a fine leg and lungtrainer for more arduous hikes in future.Turn left before the houses to attain a view.Note: At present this is not a trail with anygreat destination. It is part of a long-termtrail network project by Chilliwack’s Parksand Recreation Department.

Directions: Highway1 Exit 119A (Sardis-Vedder). South on Vedder Rd. until you reachthe Vedder Bridge. Turn left onto ChilliwackLake Rd. and travel 600 m to a wide pull-outon the left with the trail visible above it.

4 Mt.Thom

Distance return: Top loop 2 kmTime: Top loop 1 hr. Elevation gain: Top 100 mHighest point: 484 m

The superb view of the Promontory Hillsidesand the whole Chilliwack area is so easilyaccessible to be almost irresistible.

Directions to Top loop trail: Highway1Exit 123 (Prest Rd.) south 4 km to BaileyRd., turn left. 1 km to Elk View Rd. thenright (uphill). Turn right on Ryder Lake Rd.which winds uphill and branches off when itmeets Extrom Rd. Continue straight onExtrom to the next right, Forester Rd., andtake the following right, Churchill Parkway,to the parking area. The driving route ismarked but trails are not. Hike uphill (stay-ing left at junctions) for 1 km to the view-point, enjoy, then take the trail to the right toloop back to the parking area. Note: Thetrail to the left on your descent will lead youto the bottom and not your car.

5 Elk/Thurston

Distance return: 8 km (Thurston 15 km)Time: 4 hrs. (Thurston 7 hrs.)Elevation gain: 800 m (Thurston 1,030 m)Highest point: 1,400 m (Thurston 1,630 m)

Everyone’s favourite hike! Easily accessibletrailhead, alpine meadows and a spectacularview are your rewards for a strenuous uphillclimb. Suitable for the fairly fit.

Directions: Highway 1 Exit 123 (Prest Rd.)south 4 km to Bailey Rd., turn left and go 1km to the bottom of the hill turning rightand uphill on Elk View Rd. Stay on the sameroad for 8 km, where the pavement ends andthe road continues straight ahead for 2 kmas the Chilliwack Bench Forest Service Rd.

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Fraser Valley South/West

1 Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Distance: up to 5 km

Chilliwack Rotary Club has recently built anInterpretive Centre and a very good trail sys-tem adjacent to the Great Blue Herons nest-ing grounds. Info available on site.

Directions: The site is located at the south-ern end of Sumas Prairie Rd. Highway 1 Exit116 (Lickman Rd.) south. Drive 3 km turnright on Keith Wilson Rd., drive 3 km, turnleft on Sumas Prairie (1km to parking lot).

Alternate: Highway1 Exit 109 (Yale Rd.West) east 2.5 km to Sumas Prairie Rd. Turnright and drive 4 km.

2 Rotary Trail (Vedder River)

Distance: up to 15.5 km

Popular multi-use trail follows the northdyke of the Vedder River and Canal and pass-es the Blue Heron Nature Reserve. Mapslocated at parking areas.

Directions: Highway1 Exit 119A (Sardis-Vedder). South on Vedder Rd. to Keith WilsonRd. Turn right and access the trail and itsparking lots by turning left on either Peach,Lickman, or Sumas Prairie Rd.

Alternate: The trail can also be reachedfrom Vedder Rd. by continuing 1 km pastKeith Wilson to the parking lot, located tothe right of the Vedder Bridge.

CO M E O U T S I D E & D I S CO V E R O U R B AC KCO U N T R Y

The gravel pit/parking lot is on the left,with the trailhead to its right.

Cultus Lake Area

Directions: The following hikes can all bereached by Highway 1 Exit 104 (Yarrow-Cultus) following the signs to Cultus.Alternate: Highway1 Exit 119A (Sardis-Vedder), south on Vedder Rd. to the VedderBridge. Cross the bridge and turn left at thenext light on to Cultus Lake Road.

6 Vedder Mtn. Ridge Trail

Distance return: 11.5 km Time: 5 hrs. Elevation gain: 575 mHighest point: 945 m

A pleasant trail that undulates rather thanrises steeply to the peak. Forested with sev-eral viewpoints to the north and southalong the way, with one section of rockscrambling near the top. The views allround are well worth your effort.

Directions: See Cultus Lake Area direc-tions. After 1.5km past the lights notice the“Welcome to Cultus” sign on the left, passit and turn right onto Parmenter Rd.(gravel) at the next corner. After 600 mturn right, another 600 m turn left (VedderMountain Forest Service Road) continueuphill for 3 km. (rough road, 4x4 recom-mended). Watch for trailhead signpost onthe right. Park beside road. Do not be dis-couraged by horrible old road you walk upto start with. After 1 km take the first left(watch for signpost) and follow a smoothroad to a clearing. User box and trail is toyour right.

7 Seven Sisters Trail

Distance return: 4 km Time: 1.5 hrs.Elevation gain: 120 m

Seven giant Douglas fir, some standing,some fallen, await you on this trail. Stepsallow a close-up view when you near thetrees.

Directions: See Cultus Lake Area above.Follow signs to Cultus Lake Provincial Park(far side of the lake, past the Marina).Travel 1.3 km from the park entrance toSpring Bay picnic area on your right andpark. Crossing the road, go uphill to yourright, turn left into Clear CreekCampground, and left at the sign for thetrail. 25 m further turn left again to hike tothe giant trees. From there you can turnaround or continue to Entrance BayCampground and turning left, return to

the more difficult section near the top. Mt.Amadis requires reaching the top of the ridge,descending, and reascending to its summit.

Chilliwack River Valley

Directions: The following hikes are allaccessed via Chilliwack Lake Rd. FromHighway 1 Exit 119A (Sardis-Vedder) travelsouth 5.4 km on Vedder Road to the VedderBridge. Do not cross. Turn left on ChilliwackLake Rd. and set your odometer to “0”.

11 Pierce Lake/Mt. MacFarlane

Distance return: 16 km (Mac 21 km)Time: 7 hrs. (Mac 10 hrs.)Elevation gain: 1,040 m (Mac 1,760 m)Highest point: 1,375 m (Mac 2,100 m)

If you like your hikes long and steep, then thisis it! Glorious forests lead to Pierce Lake andthe meadows beyond and the beautiful alpinelake before the summit of Mt. MacFarlanemakes it all worthwhile. Caution: This is along haul, with difficult sections both ways. Agood overnighter.

Directions: See Chilliwack River Valley direc-tions. At 22km, having passed the FishHatchery and driven up the steep hill, thePierce Lake trail marker is on the right.Parking is 100m in at the base of the new log-ging road. The trail has been re-routed toavoid the road’s ambience and you will findmarkers to the right of the parking area.Following these will lead up and across theroad guiding your feet on to the original trail.Orange squares mark the route.

12 Ford Mountain

Distance return: 14.6 km (with 4x4 –8.6 km total less hiking) Time: 5 hrs.Elevation gain: 1,005 mHighest point: 1,410 m

360 degree view from the top at an old ForestService fire lookout site. Trail continues alongthe ridge to join Williams Ridge trail (Hike#13) and on to Williams Peak.

Directions: See Chilliwack River Valley direc-tions. At 28.4 km watch for Ford MountainForest Service Road and signpost on the left.4x4’s can travel the 4.3 km of rough, steeproad (2WD can only make it 2km). At around4 km follow the old road on your left to thetrailhead Orange squares mark the route.Note: The trail continues beyond the lookoutarea along the ridge to Williams Peak, withWilliams Ridge trail (Hike #13) rising steeplyto join it 5 km along. From the junction ofthe trails it is another 4 km of ridge hiking tothe open area below the conical peak itself, agood place to turn around unless you’reequipped for rock-scrambling.

your car via the main road. Note: Parkingfees in effect.

Alternate: Trail can be accessed from EntranceBay Campground. Park at Day Use, cross mainroad to campground and keep right. Trail startsjust past Site #7. Steeper this way.

8 Giant Douglas Fir

Distance return: 2 km Time: 1 hr.Elevation gain: 90 m Highest point: 180 m

Hike to the oldest (800 yrs.) and largest livetree in the Park!

Directions: See Cultus Lake Area directions.Travel 2 km from the Park Entrance. Just pastthe Delta Grove Campground, watch for thesign and roadside parking on your left.

9 Teapot Hill

Distance return: 5 km Time: 2 hrs.Elevation gain: 280 m Highest point: 360 m

Most popular hike in the Park. Interpretivesigns and views of the lake. Some very steepsections. Suitable footwear is a must.

Directions: See Cultus Lake Area directions.Follow signs to Cultus Lake Provincial Park.Travel 2.3 km through the park to the signand parking area for Teapot trail on your left.

10 International Ridge (Mt. Amadis)

Distance return: 16 km Time: 8 hrs.Elevation gain: 1,445 mHighest point: 1,506 m

Just south of Cultus Lake Provincial Park liesthe lesser known International RidgeProvincial Park. Splendid views of the CultusLake area reward you for the grueling hike upthe steep ridge trail. Pay close attention tomarkers along the way to ensure success. Somedicey slide areas near the top. Take care.

Directions: See Cultus Lake Area directions.Follow signs to Cultus Lake and continue700m past Sunnyside campground to a road-side parking area on your right (just beforethe Marina). Park here and start your hike byfollowing Edmeston Rd, the gravel road toyour left. Turn right at the yellow gate, crossthe bridge and pass the Park Boundary sign.Stay on this old road and ignore the Horsetrail sign to your right at 3 km. Continuestraight ahead, following mellow switchbacksup to the next fork. Left again (a ‘ParkBoundary’ sign behind you), cross a shaleslide and just beyond it keep a sharp eye toyour right for a mass of multi-hued ribbonmarkers and the steep trail that starts fromthere. Let the fun begin! This section takesyou up to a continuation of the road whereyou go right for a few metres, then left onmore steep trail. You’ll soon be climbing theridge itself. Two good viewpoints further alongmake a good destination if you want to avoid

13 Williams Ridge


Chilliwack’s answer to the Grouse Grind! Thetrail rises sharply from the valley floor togain 1,000 m in 1.7 km.

Directions: See Chilliwack River Valleydirections. At 32 km watch for trailhead sign-post on the left side of the road. Park andwalk 100 m into bush on an old road, keep-ing a sharp eye out for a directional markerguiding you left. A bit more of flat goinguntil the base of the mountain and the verti-cal begins. Orange squares mark the route.Upon reaching the ridge (lots of orangemarkers on tree) you can choose to go rightand onto the open meadows and WilliamsPeak (4 km one way, see note under Hike#12), or go left for 5 km, following the ridgetrail to Ford Mtn. If you do choose the easierdescent via Ford Mtn., be aware that yourvehicle awaits you 3.6 km to your left whenyou reach the valley floor.

14 Slesse Memorial Trail

Distance return: 8 km Time: 3 hrs.Elevation gain: 460 mHighest point: 1,100 m

In November of 1956 a TCA flight fromVancouver to Calgary crashed into Mt. Slessekilling all 62 aboard. In 1995 a plaque waserected to honour those who lost their lives,and the area was declared a CommemorativeSite. The route is mainly out in the openwhen you’re following the old road and takesyou not only to the plaque but to a breath-taking vista of Mt. Slesse and its neighbours.Note: The trail does continue along the roadto its end, where a rough trail leads you up aridge to the base of Slesse’s rock slopes(another 3 hrs. return).

Directions: See Chilliwack River Valleydirections. At 31 km you will see the secondentrance to the Riverside Recreation Site.Turn right, and reset odometer to “0” again.A bridge immediately crosses the ChilliwackRiver and you are on the Chilliwack SouthForest Service Road. 400m further turn rightagain and follow this road (NesakwatchCreek on your right) for 5.6km. Look to theright for a signpost and clearing. Park road-side. Now its time to dust off your trail-find-ing faculties since recent logging and weath-er have combined to eliminate the old bridgeand trailhead and a great group have re-routed the lower part of the trail to access therest. So…do not turn right at the signpostbut continue up the road for 1200m, keepingsharp eyes out for flagging on the right.Shout ‘Hallelujah’ when you find this brandnew trail which takes advantage of a fallen

log to get you across the creek and leads youupward through the fine forest until you meetthe old road. Turn left on it and continue toyour destination filing a mental note of whereyou have to leave the road on the way back.Maintained by the Valley Outdoor Association.

15 Radium Lake

Distance return: 15 km (Webb/McD 19 km)Time: 6 hrs.(Webb/McD 8 hrs.) Elevation gain: 910 mHighest point: 1,460 m

Plenty of trees, bridges, and some wide openspaces are all yours to enjoy on your hike tothis small lake nestled in a meadow at thebase of Mt. Webb and Mt. Macdonald (2 kmfurther). An old cabin, magnificent peaks anda glacier to view too!

Directions: See Chilliwack River Valley direc-tions. Drive 42 km to Chilliwack LakeProvincial Park and turn right at theGatehouse. Park in the Day Use parking lotand walk back towards the sani-dump, turn-ing left and passing the Info Board on yourway down the campground road to the TCTrail Radium Lake sign. This will take you tothe footbridge over the Chilliwack River whereyou cross, turn right and follow the TC Traildownstream for 1km. Watch for the RadiumLake signpost on the left. If hiking beyond thelake be sure to turn left just past the cabin. Ifstaying overnight please let park staff know.Note: If the park gate is closed park roadsideand follow the TC Trail signs in.

16 Lindeman/Greendrop Lakes

Distance return: 3.4 km (Greendrop 10.4 km)Time: 3 hrs. (Greendrop 6 hrs.)Elevation gain: 215 m (Greendrop 365 m)Highest point: 825 m (Greendrop 1,010 m)

The crown jewel of Chilliwack LakeProvincial Park, Lindeman is #1 with kidsand adults alike! Greendrop is almost as pre-cious but not quite as pretty.

Directions: See Chilliwack River Valley direc-tions. 40 km from bridge watch for a signposton the right and yellow gate on the left. Parkroadside and walk in 200m to the trail on theright, following the creek. Orange squaresmark the route. After reaching Lindeman thetrail follows its shore to the far end, crossingsome talus (big rock) slopes along the way.The trail crosses Post Creek to its right side,continues up the valley crossing many moretalus slopes, re-crosses to the left side of thecreek, and the next right fork takes you to thenear end of Greendrop Lake. Note: If youchoose the left fork, it follows the oldCentennial Trail to the far end of the lake andGreendrop Bluffs, with a fine view and picnicspot. (add 2 hrs. return if you go to theBluffs)

17 Flora Lake

Distance return: 14 km Time: 8 hrs.Elevation gain: 1,585 m (to ridge)Highest point: 1,770 m

Not for the faint of heart or the short ofbreath. The trail climbs 1,585 m to the ridge,then drops 345 m to the lake. Great views ofChilliwack Lake and wide open spaces makethe saddle area on the ridge a fine destina-tion. Flora Lake has more trees and less of aview. (Think: ‘up and down again’ on theway back.)

Directions: See Chilliwack River Valleydirections. 40 km from bridge watch for asignpost on the right and a yellow gate onthe left. Park roadside and walk in to the firstold road to the right (before Lindeman trail-head). Follow this road and turn left where itmeets another old road and follow orangesquares marking the route on the long,switch-backed trail uphill to the saddle.

18 Mt. Cheam

Distance return: 9.5 km Time: 4 hrs.Elevation gain: 665 mHighest point: 2,112 m

A peak experience—on top of the world!The dominant peak at the eastern end of theFraser Valley is now accessible from its backside. Out in the open the whole time, thetrail zig-zags its way up and through lushmeadows to the gravelly terrain near the top.Unsurpassed views all round.Caution: There are sheer drops near the top.Take care up there!

Directions: See Chilliwack River Valleydirections. At 28 km turn left on Foley ForestService Rd.“0” odometer again and drive2km, cross bridge over Foley Creek, turn leftat T-junction. 2 km further cross ChipmunkCreek Bridge, take next right uphill (passinggravel pit on your left) on Chipmunk CreekForest Service Rd. This is a rough road withmany cross ditches, but not too steep for thefirst 7 km. Keep right after crossingChipmunk Creek. The road is rougher andsteeper (4x4 recommended) for the final4 km to the parking area. Orange squaresmark the route.

Bridal Falls Area

19 Cheam Lake Wetlands

Great place for enjoying Mother Nature ather best! Flat trails in and around thesereclaimed wetlands make it easy for all toenjoy. Maps and info on site.

Directions: Highway1 Exit 135 (Agassiz-Harrison). Highway 9 (500 m) to Yale Rd.East. Turn right and at the Popkum Fire Hallturn left on Popkum Rd. and left on

of this well marked route follows the unusedroad uphill and features an old mining-site,a nifty little waterfall, and good views of thelake. Another 2 km of flatter road leads tothe last 2 km, a sweet trail through secondgrowth forest, from which you literally burstout onto the viewpoint area, with the mightyFraser below and Mt. Cheam and friendsacross the way. The view will make up forthe tower and heli-pad on site. Be sure totake an extra few minutes to visit Bear Lake,marked at around 7 km.

23 Hicks Lake Loop

Distance loop: 6 km Time: 3 hrs.

This fabulous trail offers easy access to afine, sandy beach at the far end of HicksLake. Continuing the loop around on the oldroad is not as pretty nor as close to the lakeso you may choose to return via the sametrail. Either way will get you back to yourvehicle. There is also a flat Beaver Pond Trail(1 km loop) on your left as you enter theparking area.

Directions: Highway1 Exit 135 (Agassiz-Harrison). Follow the signs to Harrison HotSprings. Turn right on Lillooet Ave. (justbefore the lake) and follow the signs toSasquatch Provincial Park and Hicks Lake.Park at the Hicks Lake day use area. Startthe lake loop by going to your right, throughthe picnic area to the Beach Trail, which fol-lows the shore through the campground andtakes you to the second picnic site. Carry onvia this fine trail to the far end of the lake.The pit toilet marks the left turn down to thebeach. Note: Parking fees in effect.

Harrison West

24 Weaver Lake Loop (Denham’s Trail)

Distance loop: 6.5 km Time: 3 hrs.

Great loop trail with no great ups or downs.

Directions: Highway1 Exit 135 (Agassiz-Harrison). Travel through Agassiz to thejunctions of Hwy. 7 and 9. Turn left anddrive west over Mt. Woodside, to HarrisonMills. Cross the Harrison River Bridge, turnright on Morris Valley Rd. to the WeaverCreek Spawning Channel. Just after it, watchfor ‘Weaver Lake’ sign on left side of theroad. Note: the 2.5 km road to the lake isrough and a 4x4 vehicle is recommended.Walking may be necessary.

Elgey Rd. Follow it to the parking area at theend. Sorry but no dogs allowed.

20 Bridal Veil Falls

Distance return: 2 km Time: 1 hr.

The name says it all! And what a delightthese falls—the 6th highest in Canada—areto view up close and personal. The trail is notflat but the experience of so much cascadingwater overhead and in your face is too greatan opportunity to miss.

Directions: Highway1 Exit 135 (Agassiz-Harrison). Do not cross over highway. Gostraight on access road 1km to commercialarea. Look for and follow Bridal FallsProvincial Park signage on your right, justbefore the gas station. Ample parking at thepicnic area. Follow the trail to the right alongBridal Creek to the falls, admire, and for thesake of variety, return via the trail to yourright. Both trails start and end at the picnicarea.

Harrison Lake Area

21 Campbell Lake

Distance return:10 km Time: 6 hrs.Elevation gain: 650 mHighest point: 650 m

A challenging hike with plenty of round rockunderfoot to start, steep sections through theforest, and broken log bridges to cross furtheralong. You do get a grand view of HarrisonLake from an old heli-pad part way up, butbe aware that the lake itself is not the prettiestand offers no great views.

Directions: Highway1 Exit 135 (Agassiz-Harrison). Follow the signs to Harrison HotSprings. The trailhead is 2 km past the over-head “Welcome to Harrison” sign. Watch fora green sign on your left. Be sure to stay tothe right after climbing to the water towernear the bottom. Orange squares mark theroute.

22 Bear Mountain


A double whammy! Super-views of HarrisonLake and the Fraser River...both on the samehike!

Directions: Highway 1 Exit 135 (Agassiz-Harrison). Follow the signs to Harrison HotSprings. Turn right on Lillooet Ave.(justbefore the lake) and travel 4.9 km alongRockwell Dr. (beside the lake.) Watch closelyfor a large gate on the right with BearMountain Forest Service Rd. sign beside it.Park and walk up the old road, keeping tothe right at the mining debris. The first 6 km

Hope Area

25 Othello Quintette Tunnels

Distance return: 3 km Time: 1 hr.

Witness first-hand one of the most amazingengineering feats in B.C.’s history. AndrewMcCulloch and crew carved rough tunnelsfor the Kettle Valley Railway through thetreacherous rock canyon of the CoquihallaRiver near Hope. Prepare to be impressed.Information plaques on site.

Directions: Highway1 to Hope, exit right at‘Welcome to Hope’ sign Exit #170, turn leftat first lights, right at second (just under thehighway) onto the old Hope-PrincetonHighway. Driving through the commercialarea, turn left at 6th Ave. then right onKawkawa Lake Rd. Keep right at the lake,following Othello Rd. to Tunnels Rd., whereanother right takes you to the Parking area.Alternate: Can also be reached via theCoquihalla Hwy. just north of Hope. Watchfor signs. Note: Parking fees in effect.

26 Eaton Lake

Distance return: 8 km Time: 5.5 hr.Elevation gain: 915mHigh point: 1325m

The end justifies the means on this ambi-tious foray up to one of the prettiest lakesthe North Cascades has to offer. The trailhas all you could wish for; a rushing gush-ing creek complete with log bridges and awaterfall, trees overhead with little under-brush underfoot, roots to trip over andcurse, kilometre markers that you’ll swearare miles, and as a final reward “the sereni-ty of a clear blue mountain lake” completewith its backdrop of tantalizing peaks. Whocould ask for anything more? (Oh…howabout some trout?)

Directions: Highway 1, Exit 168, followsigns towards Skagit Valley Provincial Park.Turn right onto Silver Skagit Road. “0”odometer and travel 16km, ignoring theright turn into Silver Lake Campground andpassing by with the lake on your right. Justpast 16km look carefully to the left for theold Eaton Creek Forest Recreation Site. Parkroadside or venture in the short distance tothe rustic parking area. Follow the old roadwhich becomes the trail. Orange squaresmark the route. Note: Take care on the logbridges; slippery when wet.

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