Parks & Trails
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Elk Mountain has an easily accessible trailhead that can be reached via a short drive through the Ryder Lake Area. This trail featuers alpine meadows and an excellent view of the entire Fraser Valley and surrounding mountains.
The trail begins and remains in the forest for the first hour, with a friendly uphill grade. After the hour mark, the climb will get steeper. You'll reach the first major lookout on Elk Mountain in approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Rest there and enjoy the view of the Fraser Valley, but don't quit yet! The real reward for all of your hard work is about another 10 minutes up the trail, where you'll see breathtaking views of Mount Slesse, Border Peaks, the Chilliwack River and surrounding mountains.
Elk Mountain is roughly a 8.2km round trip trail with a 790m elevation gain. The trail head starts within City of Chilliwack limits however the trail is operated and maintained by the FVRD so if you spot any issues please contact them here FVRD Contact Page
Updated August 2024
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Adopt a Park/ Adopt a Trail
The City of Chilliwack has partnered with a number of local organizations and non-profit groups to develop an Adopt-a-Park and Adopt-a-Trail program. Groups volunteer their time to cleanup parks and trails in Chilliwack, to keep the community looking its best!
Greenspace / Trail Network Plans
Created as a supporting document to Chilliwack's Official Community Plan (OCP) the Greenspace Plan and supplementary Trail Network Plan sets out the City's goals and visions for developing new parks and trails over the coming decades.
Parks
The City of Chilliwack has over 100 parks and natural areas which together make up over 400 hectares of green space.
Responsible Drinking in City Parks
Information about the areas in Vedder Park where responsible alcohol consumption will be permitted May 15 - October 31.
Trails
A listing of cycling / hiking trails in Chilliwack and vicinity.
Online Field Status
With the changing weather these days, it’s easy to check the status of Sports Fields online.