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Trail Name
Semaphore Lakes
Trail Short Description
This is a popular trail NW of Pemberton
Detailed Description
Trail starts just south of Railroad Pass from the Hurley Forest Service Road. The first two km are fairly steep up to a 35% grade according to AllTrails. After that the you reach a flat area where two of the three lakes are located. The third lake is not much further.
If you are planning to camp at the lakes, please don’t plan to build a fire. This is an alpine are with very little wood. Fire-rings leave a mess. Tourism Pemberton is planning to install one outhouse in the area and maybe one at the trailhead. Please leave a comment if that was done in 2021. In the past people haven’t been the best about cleaning up after they camp. Please remember: If you pack it in – you pack it out. Please remember to follow Leave No Trace camping rules.
Closest town or city
Pemberton
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
6 km to lakes
Elevation gain/loss (m)
300m/300m
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
From Pemberton, head NW on the Pemberton Meadows road, take the right fork at about 21 km. From the bridge across the Lillooet River it is a bout 5 km to the marked junction with the Hurley Forest Service Road. The small parking lot is about 14 km up to where the Hurley FSR leaves the north fork of the Lillooet River FSR. If you start going downhill you have gone too far. The road is usually okay in a two-wheel drive vehicle but can be rough some times of the year. The road is not plowed in the winter so usually cannot be accessed until late May or early June.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Not sure
Trail adopted by club or individual
Not sure
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
1000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
1 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Petgill Lake
Trail Short Description
Fairly short but steep hike near Squamish
Detailed Description
Petgill Lake is located on a between Britannia Beach and Squamish and starts from the Murrin Park parking lot. You have to cross the Squamish Highway – be careful! Head north from the parking lot entrance crossing and find the trail about 100 m north of the crossing. The trail switchbacks up to a ridge through some old growth but mostly previously logged areas below some powerlines. Past the powerlines the trees are not that thick on the ridge. The lake is pretty but nothing special. There is a good viewpoint about 100 m west of the lake – so best to go on a clear day.
Closest town or city
Squamish
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
10.3 km
Elevation gain/loss (m)
660/660
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Park at the Murrin Park parking lot just north of Browning Lake (everyone calls it Murrin Lake) at the top of the hill north of Britannia. Be very careful and patient crossing the highway to get from the parking lot to the start of the trail.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
North Shore Hikers
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
1000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
1 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Tricouni Ridge
Trail Short Description
Tricouni Lakes area from south
Detailed Description
The is a beautiful alpine valley just north of Squamish. There are two routes into the area. Neither of the roads is very good. This route follows High Falls Creek from the Squamish Main Forest Service Road. Access details are below in that section of the report. The map in AllTrails shows the hike starting from the Squamish Valley which would be a very energetic hike. Usually you can drive part way up the logging road depending on your vehicle type.
There are two trail starting locations, one on the east side of High Falls Creek and one on the west side both about 15 km up the High Falls Creek logging road. You really need a good 4×4 to get to the trailhead
GaiaGPS shows the actual trail starting location and the two different trail routes up High Falls Creek to the lakes. The west fork is supposed to be less boggy. There are four nice alpine lakes in the upper valley: Pendant Lake it the first. You have to cross High Falls Creek before that lake if you are on the west side of the creek to get to the Tricouni Peak area. The next smaller lake: Spearpoint has a good small camping location. Please follow Leave No Trace principles and don’t build fires here. As you climb up to Refllecton Lake the terrain gets a bit rockier with more talus. The scramble up Tricouni Peak is a bit steep and exposed in a couple of places and is not that easy.
Closest town or city
Squamish
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
12
Elevation gain/loss (m)
1000
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
This trail really needs a good 4×4 to get the trailhead. From Squamish drive north to the Squamish Airport turn off about 5 km north of Brackendale. Turn left off the highway take Squamish Valley Rd about 1 km then turn right to head north up the Squamish River. About another 1.5 km just past Fegies Cafe, you cross the Cheakamus River and you take the left fork to stay on the Squamish Valley Road for about 10 km. At the fork over the Squamish River, you take the right fork, where the road becomes a gravel Forest Service Road . The fork to the right about 5 km up the Squamish FSR is the right way to go. Past the Cheekye Generating Station and High Falls Creek trailhead that are shown on Google Maps. You will lose cell service just before the start of the FSR, so it is good to have the maps printed out or saved on your phone. Last time I was up there the forks on the logging roads were not marked very well either. The All Trails map shows the hiking route on top of the logging road. GaiaGPS shows the actual trail start location. I haven’t done the south fork, but that is supposed to be less boggy.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
not yet
Trail adopted by club or individual
ACC Squamish
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
1000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
5 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Tricouni – Berg Lake
Trail Short Description
Route to Tricouni and Berg Lake
Detailed Description
This trail starts further north than the Tricouni Ridge trail. The logging road access to this trail is poor so you need a good 4×4 or like walking on logging roads. This is only an easy hike if you have a 4×4, otherwise a lot more distance and elevation to hike to up to Berg Lake.
It seems that this trail once you find the start is easy to follow to Berg Lake. I wonder how long ago it has been since there was actually a small glacier at Berg Lake?
Closest town or city
Whistler
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Easy
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
4 km
Elevation gain/loss (m)
150/150
Trail status
Good condition
Access details
The Chance Creek Forest Service Road gets really rough after about x km. You really need a good 4×4 for this one. The FSR starts from the bridge across the Cheakamus River near the Garibaldi Lake trailhead. Download the GaiaGPS application to find the road. You cross the train tracks at the old “Garibaldi Station” and head south for 100 m, The road travels around the west side of Lake Lucille and then switchbacks up. At about the 5 km mark there is a junction that goes west to Chance Creek. The right fork goes another 3 km to the Brew Lake trailhead.
Access via the Chance Creek FSR. Just past the top of the hill at 3km take the left fork. As of July 2022, there is active logging at km 4 with new spur roads in place. Stay on the main Chance Creek FSR until 800 metres where you take the right fork which leads uphill past several rock quarry sites. Continue on the main road. You will come to a creek crossing at 1050 metres. Past this point the road deteriorates significantly. If you don’t have a high clearance 4WD this is probably a good place to park. At 1400 m the road turns left. Follow it to the end where the trail starts on the right side in the logging slash. From here there is an obvious trail leading to Berg Lake.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
not yet
Trail adopted by club or individual
ACC Squamish
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
500
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
5 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Cheakamus Lake
Trail Short Description
Cheakamus Lake is an easy trip near Whistler in Garibaldi Park
Detailed Description
From Function Junction, head south following the detailed access instructions below. The trail starts close to the Garibaldi Park boundary in second growth timber but you soon reach a really nice forest along the Cheakamus River. The trail does climb about 100 m near the start to avoid a steep canyon but then drops down to a level section close to the river until you reach the lake after 4 km. AllTrails and GaiaGPS both put the trail round trip around 14 km but you don’t have to go that far. The farther you go the better the views get. This is one of the best trails around Whistler to introduce kids to hiking.
Here is the campground information from the BC Parks website: Located 3 km from the parking lot, the Cheakamus Lake campground offers 10 cleared shoreline tent sites, pit toilet facilities and food hang facilities. Located 7 km from the parking lot, the Singing Creek campground offers 7 cleared tent sites, pit toilet facilities and food hang facilities. Be aware food hang facilities exist but be prepared to hang your food as the facilities do fill up.
There have been some past issues with problem bears at these campgrounds. Be sure to check if you make a campground reservation. BC Parks says if you Pack it In, Pack it out, but there is so much more to sustainable management of campsites and the backcountry. The Leave No Trace website – seven principles has some good information but there even more that needs to be taught along with these basic principles.
Closest town or city
Whistler
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Easy
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
6 km to beginning of lake
Elevation gain/loss (m)
100/100
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
From Function Junction at the south end of Whistler turn east onto Cheakamus Lake Road. At about 0.8 km you have to take the left turn onto the old gravel forest service road that goes to the parking lot. If you go over the river and end up on Legacy Way you have missed the turn. The road is usually pretty good gravel but it does get dusty in the middle of the summer. Turn on your lights! Watch out for potholes. Google Maps says it is 29 minutes from Function Junction to the parking lot. Cell reception might be a bit spotty as you get further along the road.
BC Parks have had parking reservations implemented at this location over the past couple of summers. We will have to wait to see what they do this year. You can generally park without a reservation after 4 pm if you are going for a short day trip. Check the BC Parks website for more information. Another option might be biking to the trailhead.
Park name (if applicable)
Garibaldi Provincial Park
Land Manager
BC Parks
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Friends of Garibaldi Park
Trail work required
No
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
2000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
6 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Watersprite Lake
Trail Short Description
Watersprite Lake is a pretty alpine lake east of Squamish
Detailed Description
From the trailhead (see access details below – a 4×4 is best) the first 6.5 km are on an old logging road. I know that sounds boring but the second growth timber isn’t too tall yet and on a sunny day you get fantastic views of Mount Garibaldi and other peaks and glaciers in the area. When the logging road ends there is one short section of talus (not too loose big rocks) and then one short steeper section in a nice forest just before the lake.
The BCMC has done a great job of building bridges over small creeks and fixing up the boggy sections. There is a very pretty view of Watersprite Tower from the lake. A few small nice meadows but mostly rocky around the lake. Please don’t walk on the meadows to protect what is there. Also the BCMC would like to protect the Island on the north side, please don’t swim or wade to it. Save the vegetation.
The BCMC has a cabin hidden behind a hill jut west of Watersprite Lake. See their website for cabin information. They also have a Facebook group: Watersprite Lake road, trail and snow conditions to provide updates. The BCMC also got permission to build backcountry camping pads on the east side of the lake and in 2022 they received a permit to manage it as a Recreation Site. Since this site has backcountry camping – here is the link to Leave No Trace website – seven principles .
Closest town or city
Squamish
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
16.6 round trip
Elevation gain/loss (m)
760/760
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
From Squamish just north of the Stawamus Chief take the Mamquam River forest service logging road. You can follow Google maps for part of the way to the trailhead. Cell service will be spotty so download the map. At Nine Mile Bridge (14.4 km) turn left and cross the Mamquam River on the bridge, Then cross Skookum Creek and take the logging road for another 7 km to the parking lot just before a gate.
The road is not very good in some sections. I have driven 3 passengers in my 10 year old front wheel drive Toyota but I had to repair a heat reflector that was vibrated out. That could happen on a 4×4 too. Best having a 4×4.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Designated Section 56 trail
Trail adopted by club or individual
BCMC
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
500
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
7 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Crown Mountain
Trail Short Description
Difficult hike behind Grouse
Detailed Description
Crown Mountain has one of the best views of Vancouver from all the peaks on the North Shore but it is also one of the hardest hikes. You can make ieasier by taking the Grouse Skyride up for the first 800 m of elevation gain but the hike still takes about 7-8 hours return for a fit hiker. You could also take the Grouse Grind or BCMC up to the Grouse Chalet, or hike the Hanes Valley trail to Crown Pass but we will just describe the trail from the Chalet. Hike up to the base of the Grouse Peak and take the left fork which goes under the Peak Chair and up a gravel road to a pass between Grouse and Dam mountains. Here the route gets narrower and becomes a trail up Dam Mountain. After about 300 m take the second right fork – that is a the Alpine Trail (the first right fork goes past a couple of Grouse Mountain zip lines). The Alpine Trail bypasses the top of Dam Mountain which is a good short trip. The trail marking is a bit confusing but the map in AllTrails or GaiaGPS is pretty good. After about an hour you will reach a junction to Goat Mountain or Crown Pass. If you have taken more than two hours to get here and it is after noon, I recommend just going to Goat Mountain since is still three hours to Crown plus four hours to return. If you have time to continue to Crown, you start one of the tricker parts of the trail that goes downhill a few eroded gullies to reach Crown Pass. There are chains in some of the steeper and slippier parts where all the dirt has eroded away to wet rocks. It takes about an hour to hike down this section. Hiking poles can help but cause more erosion and make it harder to hold on to the chains. From Crown Pass you have to climb up more slippy rocks (or hot dry ones on nice days) to get to the ridge the goes to Crown Mt. The actual peak of Crown is a bit of a scramble and is quite exposed but what a view! Be careful!
The trip back to Grouse seems longer since you have to hike down to Crown Pass on the same slippy rocks. I tore my quad tendon off of my knee on my last trip here and had to be rescued by NSR. Another friend sprained his ankle and got a NSR rescue on another trip. From Crown Pass, you have to hike an hour beck towards Dam and then another hour down to Grouse.
Closest town or city
North Vancouver
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
9
Elevation gain/loss (m)
874/874
Trail status
Closed for winter
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Take the Grouse Skyride to the Grouse Chalet unless you are a masochist super-hiker.
Park name (if applicable)
Lynn Headwatesr Regional Park and Grouse Mountain Private Property
Land Manager
Regional Park
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
NA
Trail adopted by club or individual
Metro Vancouver Parks
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
500
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
12 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Dam Mountain
Trail Short Description
Dam is a short hike behind Grouse Mountain
Detailed Description
Dam is a short hike (if you take the Skyride up) behind Grouse Mountain. You could also hike up the Grouse Grind or BCMC trail to get to the Grouse Mountain Chalet. See more information in Access description table below.
From the Grouse Mountain Chalet follow the signs, painted grizzly footsteps or a map to the Grizzly Den. The actual Dam Mountain trail starts about 50 m past there – where the road changes from pavement to gravel. The left fork goes toward Dam, the right fork to Grouse.
The maintenance road provides a gentle easy hike to the col between Grouse and Dam. The trail heads left where the road narrows. There are a few ways to get up Dam from this point. The Ridge trail shown in AllTrails is the most direct, but I ;prefer taking the left fork (going up) after about 100 m which gets you away from the water pipe and to a quiet route with nice views. This detour only adds a couple of hundred metres onto the hike.
The top of Dam is rocky with nice trees and views of Vancouver, Grouse and Lynn Headwaters.
I used to like taking my daughters and granddaughters up to the top of Dam after dinner in a backpack. ( I had a Grouse pass). This is a much nicer hike than the Grind on a hot day.
Closest town or city
North Vancouver
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
4.3
Elevation gain/loss (m)
270/270
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Dam Mountain is behind Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver. You can take the bus or drive and park in the lower Metro Vancouver Grouse Mountain Regional Park parking lot (which is cheaper).
You can take the Skyride (expensive unless you have a friend with a pass), hike the Grouse Grind or BCMC trails to get the Grouse Mountain Chalet. From the chalet the access instructions are above in Detailed description
Park name (if applicable)
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and Grouse Mountain Resorts private land
Land Manager
multiple
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
NA
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
2000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Motorized BMX or trials bikes
Date
14 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Crystal Falls
Trail Short Description
Crystal Falls has some access issues but a beautiful spot in summer
Detailed Description
The Crystal Falls trail in the City of Coquitlam follows the east side of the Coquitlam River to a small waterfall just inside the boundary of Pinecone Burke Provincial Park. It is a short (6 km round trip) flat hike along the river, but there are access issues from Karley Crescent. The trail described below starts in Burke Mountain Pioneer Park. See the Access description in the lower table for more details about issues and parking.
Trailhead is at north end of Burke Mountain Pioneer Park and heads west crossing Hyde Creek (dry in summer usually) and then turns south through some private property. See the weblink with pictures for more information about this route. When you reach Oxford St. a short distance south is Lancaster Court where another trail heads towards the Crystal Falls or Coquitlam River trails. The trail traverses a steep slope where no housing development could take place and loses about 50 m of elevation over 2 km. The sign here from the City of Coquitlam says that access to Crystall Falls is blocked but everyone seems to be ignoring the sign and hiking along the existing trail. It is about 800 m down a gentle slope to meet up with the “main” trail along the east side of the Coquitalm River. From the junction with the “main” Crystal Falls or Coquitlam River trails it is about to 1.5 km north along a gentle trail to a short spur that leads to Crystal Falls which is a great place to cool off your feet on a hot summer day.
Description with more pictures
Closest town or city
Coquitlam
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
3.75
Elevation gain/loss (m)
100/100
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Please don’t park at Karley Crescent on the weekends. The local residents don’t appreciate all the traffic.
A better place to park is at Burke Mountain Pioneer Park in Coquitlam. Search in Google Maps.
There are some private property issues here. Contact jay.macarthur@mountainclubs.org if you are a Coquitlam resident and want to get involved talking with councillors.
Park name (if applicable)
Pinecone Burke Provincial Park
Land Manager
multiple
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
NA
Trail adopted by club or individual
?
Trail work required
No
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
2000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
14 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Gloria
Trail Short Description
From Chilliwack Community Forest south to top of riidge
Detailed Description
Waiting for Chilliwack Parks Society to provide.
Description with more pictures
Closest town or city
Chilliwack
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
14.2
Elevation gain/loss (m)
1260/1260
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
From Chilliwack: Take exit 129 from Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 E for Annis Road. Take Hack Brown Rd and Allan Rd to Chilliwack Community Forest.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
not yet
Trail adopted by club or individual
Chilliwack Park Society?
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
tbd
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
17 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Mount Archibald
Trail Short Description
Difficult trail near Chilliwack
Detailed Description
I haven’t hiked this one. COC or CPC please send in a description.
Info stolen from AllTrails:
The trail is really well flagged! Very steep at the end – worth it!
Will need bug spray and lots of water. Great views at the top
Closest town or city
Chilliwack
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
21.6
Elevation gain/loss (m)
1700
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Started from Bridal Falls FSR. After the Chipmunk connector, keep left at all forks. The trail is really well flagged!
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
not yet
Trail adopted by club or individual
Chilliwack Outdoor Club?
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
tbd
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
18 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Elk/Thurston
Trail Short Description
Steady climb most of the way with great views once you reach the ridge
Detailed Description
After a long climb in the trees the trail comes out onto a rocky outcrop. Then it’s back into the trees for a short section before emerging onto the ridge. Soon after it passes below a small knoll, which is Elk Mt: the take-off point for hang gliders. Further along the ridge is an open area where most people stop for lunch before heading back down.
Mt Thurston itself is another 1 km further. It is not very scenic as it is in the trees.
Copied from AllTrails:
For those looking to treat this as a multi-day hike, you will be able to find campsites at a decently flat area just below Little Thurston Peak, and the views from here of Mount Baker and the Chilliwack Valley are incredible especially after sunset when the stars are alive!
Closest town or city
Chilliwack
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
15
Elevation gain/loss (m)
1100/1100
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Google Maps directions to trailhead from Chilliwack: 25 min (17.8 km)
Young Road exit from Highway 1, left onto Prairie Central Road, then right onto Prest Road, then left onto Bailey Road, drive to Elk View Rd
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Section 56 designation – 2012
Trail adopted by club or individual
Chilliwack Outdoor Club?
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
tbd
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
18 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Ford Mountain
Trail Short Description
Steep rough road and gentle hike
Detailed Description
Copied from AllTrails: Please keep in mind that the road leading up to the trailhead is very rough and only accessible with a very capable 4WD vehicle. Many hikers choose to park farther down and hike the rest of the way up the FSR. Hiking all the FSR is an additional 7 km and 800 m of elevation gain. So not a very easy hike if you can’t drive up.
Closest town or city
Chilliwack
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
4.2
Elevation gain/loss (m)
470/470
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Old FSR starts from Chilliwack River Road just before the Riverside Campground almost at Chilliwack Lake.
Google Maps Directions: Take Chilliwack Lake Road (42 min from Chilliwack).
Copied from AllTrails: Please keep in mind that the road leading up to the trailhead is very rough and only accessible with a very capable 4WD vehicle. Many hikers choose to park farther down and hike the rest of the way up the FSR, adding a few kilometres to the beginning and end of the trip.
Hiking the FSR is an additional 7 km and 800 m of elevation gain. So not a very easy hike if you can’t drive up.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Section 56 designation – 2012
Trail adopted by club or individual
Chilliwack Outdoor Club?
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
tbd
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
18 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Mount McGuire via Borden Creek
Trail Short Description
Difficult hike south of Chilliwack River
Detailed Description
AllTrails calls this a short hike but says a very good 4X4 is required. We have included the extra distance if you don’t have a heavy duty 4×4. The submitter last hiked this in 1973 when there was a lot of snow on the ground. So we need more information.
Closest town or city
Chilliwack
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
15.5
Elevation gain/loss (m)
1200/1200
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
From AllTrails: To reach the trailhead, a 4WD vehicle with high clearance is required otherwise be prepared for a very long trek up forest service roads. You must also be comfortable with 4×4 driving to navigate difficult terrain. An AWD with low clearance will only get you up the New Border Forest Service Road at about 4 km.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Section 56 designation – 2012
Trail adopted by club or individual
Chilliwack Outdoor Club?
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
tbd
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
18 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Williamson Lake
Trail Short Description
North of Chilliwack River
Detailed Description
Originally built as a climber’s access trail to the Lucky Four group of peaks, this is a steep route.
Not recommended for winter access due to avalanche danger.
Closest town or city
Chilliwack
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
4 if you have 4WD
Elevation gain/loss (m)
550/550
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
From AllTrails: The FSR leading up to the trailhead is a rough 4WD only road. If you don’t have access to a 4WD vehicle, you can park down by Foley Lake (or as far as your vehicle can make it).
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Designated Section 56 Trail – 2012
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
tbd
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
19 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Elk Mountain
Trail Short Description
Fantastic meadows in summer
Detailed Description
The trail has been re-routed to avoid an old logging road.
After a long climb the trail comes out of the trees onto a ridge. Soon after it passes below a small knoll, which is Elk Mt which is the rake-off point for hang gliders. Further along the ridge is an open area where most people stop for lunch before heading back down. This is where the photo was taken. Thurston itself is another 1 km further. It is not very scenic as it is in the trees.
Closest town or city
Chilliwack
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
8.2
Elevation gain/loss (m)
750/750
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Google Maps directions to trailhead from Chilliwack: 25 min (17.8 km)
Young Road exit from Highway 1, left onto Prairie Central Road, then right onto Prest Road, then left onto Bailey Road, drive to Elk View Rd
This is a popular location so leave home early. Also south facing so gets hot on nice days.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Section 56 designation – 2012
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
tbd
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
19 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Mount Rexford
Trail Short Description
Steep trail to peak south of Chilliwack River
Detailed Description
Mount Rexford is a rock climb or mountaineering destination but you can get close to the peak on this challenging trail.
Closest town or city
Chilliwack
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
10
Elevation gain/loss (m)
1500/1500
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
The access road up Nesakwatch Creek was washed out in November 2021, but we understand that it is being repaired.
Comment from AllTrails:
Steep! Road in bad shape last 2km to old trailhead so we backed up to Slesse Memorial trailhead.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
Motorized?
Other users if multi-use
Date
19 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Hudson Bay Brigade
Trail Short Description
Long trail east of Hope. Also known as HBC Brigade trail
Detailed Description
Longer trip for backpacking but many people hike 10-20 km for a day-trip.
Stolen from AllTrails: Trail is amazing! Views are amazing! Ended up hiking in the rain from Peers Creek to Colvile Camp. Very sketchy at places on both the climb up and the climb down. Absolutely beautiful area!!
Closest town or city
Hope
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
71 km one way
Elevation gain/loss (m)
4000m/some
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
The west end of the ttrail starts on Peers Creek. Follow the directions in Google Maps to the Peers Creek Road. It takes about 20 minutes from Hope to the trailhead along the Coquihalla or Highway 5. Take exit 183 for Othello Road, Turn right, cross the river and follow old FSR about 2km to trailhead.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Section 56 designation – REC3071
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
tbd
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Horses
Date
20 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Hope Mountain
Trail Short Description
A prominent peak south of Hope
Detailed Description
Trailhead is hard to reach without a 4WD. See Access description below.
If you can drive to 1100 m, the trail isn’t too long but if you have to walk up the logging road be prepared for a long day.
Once you reach the ridge, the peak itself is about 1 hour to the northwest with some minor scrambling.
Great views on a sunny day.
Closest town or city
Hope
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
8.5
Elevation gain/loss (m)
800/800
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
About 3 km east of Hope (exit 177), take the Highway 3 exit towards Princeton.
About 2 km further is a poorly marked exit. Turn right and then there is a small sign: “Mount Hope Forest Service Road”. Follow this road for about 6.5 km to the end. The road to this trailhead is in rough shape – a 4WD vehicle with high clearance is needed.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
tbd – REC6880
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
tbd
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
21 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Wells Peak
Trail Short Description
Another high peak south of Hope
Detailed Description
This trail shares the same access as Hope Mountain. A high clearance 4WD is required or there is a long walk on a logging road.
Great views from top.
Closest town or city
Hope
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
6.2
Elevation gain/loss (m)
750/750
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
About 3 km east of Hope (exit 177), take the Highway 3 exit towards Princeton.
About 2 km further is a poorly marked exit. Turn right and then there is a small sign: “Mount Hope Forest Service Road”. Follow this road for about 6.5 km to the end. The road to this trailhead is in rough shape – a 4WD vehicle with high clearance is needed.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
tbd, Map notation: REC6880
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
tbd
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
21 June, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
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