Itching to get outside, but the weather won’t cooperate?

Springtime can feel long, dark, and wet here in Chilliwack.

Thankfully, we have compiled a short list of trails that you can complete on even the rainiest day - thanks to dense tree canopies (and a little rain gear). Read on for a list of our favourite rainy day hikes in Chilliwack.

Seven Sisters

A great little hike up in Cultus Lake Provincial Park, Seven Sisters is a 60 minute out and back hike that takes you to where 7 giant douglas fir trees once stood (3 remain standing today). We suggest parking in the Entrance Bay/Jade Bay Parking Lot and crossing the road to the Delta Grove Campground where the trail begins. This is a great hike for kids, and is rated as “Easy”.

Giant Douglas Fir

Located just south of Clear Creek Campground in Cultus Lake Provincial Park, The Giant Douglas Fir Trail is a great route for kids or those who want a short, easy walk in the woods. It is an out-and-back hike, taking around 30 minutes to complete. The route takes you to a single massive douglas fir tree which makes for a great photo op!

Teapot Hill

Our third, and definitely most popular Cultus hike is Teapot Hill. This trail begins in the parking lot along Columbia Valley Highway, just beyond Delta Grove Campground. It is a slightly more challenging trail than the two mentioned above, taking approximately 1 hour and 45 mins to complete the 5km route, with a 250m elevation gain. The top of the trail boasts a beautiful view of Cultus Lake, while the search for hidden teapots entertains kids and adults alike.

Broken Tree Loop Via Pitxel & Cholqthet (Community Forest)

The Broken Tree Loop is a great walking trail, nestled under the canopy of the Chilliwack Community Forest. It features a 156m elevation gain over 3.1km, taking approximately 1 hour and 5 mins to complete. The Chilliwack Community Forest is a unique trail system that has many different loops/hikes, so you can customize your experience and make your hike longer or shorter.

Hillkeep Regional Park

Although not as densely covered, Hillkeep Regional Park is a great short hike on the North side of Chilliwack for those rainy days that you want a quick burst of nature. It features two options: a viewpoint trail and a meadow trail, which in total equate to a 2km hike rated as “Easy” on most trail apps.

Mt. Thom

Mt. Thom Trail joins the suburban community of Promontory, with the rural community above in Ryder Lake. If you are looking for a good burn, park on Sylvan Drive and make your way up the wooden staircase which leads to a series of switchbacks up the mountain. This route is a round trip of about 10km, taking 2.5 hours to complete, and offers a beautiful view of the valley from the viewpoint up top. If you want to reap the rewards without breaking too much of a sweat there is a shorter route to the viewpoint. The trailhead on Churchill Parkway in Ryder Lake provides access to the lookout loop, a 1.8km trail that takes around 40 mins to complete.

Bridlewood Trail

Head over to our Around Chilliwack's Instagram to see our photo diary of this Promontory hike!

What is your favourite short & sweet hike to tackle on a rainy day? Let us know in the comments!