Chilliwack Accommodation Guesthouse B&B, bed and breakfast vacation holiday accommodation British Columbia, Western Canada

The Secret Garden B&B

46457 Lear Drive, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2R 5P6
Telephone: 604 799 2460

Chilliwack Hiking Trails

Great Blue Heron
Nature Reserve

Distance: up to 5 km
The site is located at the southern end of Sumas Prairie Rd. 

Directions:  Highway 1 Exit 116 (Lickman Rd) south. Drive 3 km turn right on Keith Wilson Rd., drive 3 km turn left on Sumas Prairie ( 1 km to parking lot)

degree of difficulty:  walk

Mt. Thom

Distance return: Top loop 2 km
Time: Top loop 1 hr.  Highest point 484 m

Direction to top loop trail: Highway 1 Exit 123 (Prest Rd.) south 4 km to Bailey Rdl, turn left. 1 km to Elk View Rd. then right (uphill) Turn right on Ryder Lake Rd. which winds uphill and branches off when it meets Extrom Rd. Continue straight on Extrom to the next right, Forester Rd,., and take the following right, Churchill Parkway, to the parking area. The driving route is marked but trails are not. Hike uphill (staying left af junctions) for 1 km to the viewpoint, enjoy, then take the trail to the right to loop back to the parking area.  note:  the trail to the left on your descent will lead you to the bottom and not your car.

Degree of difficulty:  easy

Rotary Trail (Vedder river)

Distance: up to 15.5 km
Popular multi-use trail follow the north dyke of the Vedder River and Canal and passes the Blue Heron Nature Reserve.

Directions: Highway 1 Exit 119A (Sardis-Vedder. South on Vedder Rd. to Keith Wilson Rd.  Turn right and access trail and its parking lots by turning left on either Peach, Lickman or Sumas Prairie Rd.
degree of difficulty:  walk

Elk/Thurston

Distance return: 8 km (Thurston 15 km)
Time: 4 hrs (Thurston 7 hrs)
Elevation gain: 800 m (Thurston 1k030 m)
Highest point: 1,400 m (Thurston 1,630 m)

Everyone's favourite hike !  Easily accessible trailhead, alpine meadows and a spectacular view are your rewards for a strenuous uphill climb. Suitable for the fairly fit.

Directions: Highway 1 Exit 123 (Prest Rd.)  south 4 km to Bailey Rd., Turn left and go 1 km to the bottom of the hill turning right and uphill on Elk View Rd. Stay on the same road for 8 km, where the pavement ends and the road continues straight ahead for 2 km as the Chilliwack Bench Forest Service Rd.  The gravel pit/parking lot is on the left, with the trailhead to its right.

Degree of difficulty:  difficult

Salmon Ridge Trail

Distance return: 2  km
Short, sweet trail lets you climb to the newly created Promontory Park West from Chilliwack Lake Rd.  Some steep sections.  Trail is unmarked, so keep to the left to avoid the houses and attain the view.

Directions: Highway 1 Exit 119A (Sardis-Vedder). South on Vedder until you reach the Vedder bridge. Turn left onto Chilliwack Lake Rd. and travel 600 m to a wide pull-out on the left with the trail visible above it.

degree of difficulty: easy

Vedder Mt. Ridge Trail

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

A pleasant trail that undulates rather than rises steeply to the peak. Forested with several viewpoints to the north and south along the way, with one section of rock scrambling near the top. The views all round are well worth your effort.

Directions:  See Cultus Lake area directions. After 1.5 km past the lights notice the "Welcome to Cultus" sign on the left, pass it and turn right onto Parmenter Rd. (gravel) at the next corner. After 600 m turn right, another 600 m turn left (Vedder Mountain Forest Service Rd.) continue uphill for 3 km (rough road, 4x4 recommended). Watch for trailhead signpost on the right. Park beside road. Do not be discouraged by horrible old road you walk up to start with. After 1 km take the first left (watch for signpost) and follow a smooth road to a clearing. User box and trail is to your right.

Degree of difficulty:  Moderate
 

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