Vedder Mountain (Chilliwack River Valley)

Site Description:The Vedder Mountain Trail is within the Vedder Interpretative Forest. Enjoy this 11 km hike through a pleasant forest with Vedder Mtn. at its center with an elevation of 924 m / 3031 ft. Along the trail, you will come across marshy areas, ponds and creeks. Upon reaching the summit you will enjoy excellent views of Chilliwack and the surrounding vallies with Cultus Lake to the East, Greendale Valley to the North and a view of Sumas Mtn. lying to the Northwest.

Driving Directions:When travelling on Hwy 1., take Exit 119A and begin travelling south down Vedder Road. After approximately 5.5 km, you will reach a three-way stop at Vedder Bridge. Continue straight over the bridge. Turn left at the next set of traffic lights onto Cultus Lake Road. Continue for 2 km, then turn right onto Parmenter Road. Continue past the gravel pit and keep right as the road changes to gravel. Continue 600 m until the next fork in the road. 2WD vehicles will need to park here. 4WD vehicles may continue uphill for 2.9 km to a large yellow sign and wooden trailhead post on the right side of the road.