Vedder Mountain

[Liquid10]

Anybody know if theres maps of Vedder available? I've never been, want to go up this sunday. Any help is greatly appreciated

[SubPlop]

Check Jacks cycles in Chilliwack, they got maps and can help you out with whatever else you want to know, about Vedder.

chad

[Tom]

Last time I was there (Jack's cycle) they just had the one display map. They're waiting for the new ones to be printed. If you head up on a weekend, just ask people in the parking lot. They're pretty friendly and more than willing to show you the trails.

[baloom]

I posted this before for someone else but I will run it up again. You should be able to find the trails with the help of a local (there was about a gazillion people there last sunday so you shouldn't have any trouble finding someone who knows something). Vedder Mountain Trails Association has been doing the mapping and is responsible for the data on the display map at Jacks. We are working at getting some GPS coordinates for trailheads to make this easier and there will be "mileage" indicators posted within a week to make things easier (all mileage listed here are measured from the turnoff at Cultus Lake Road and Parmenter Road (where the gravel begins).

Most of the trails are "signed" but you do have to look a little for them. Head up Parmenter Road (there is only one way to go as all other branches are gated). "Dilemma" is the most popular and easiest trail to find and is 2.3km along. It is at the first spot on the road that is completely flat. You will see the Dilemma sign on your left.

Keep heading up the road from here and about 3.7km up and at the second switchback from Dilemma you will see double track entrance on your right.....head in at this point and keep your eyes peeled for the "Skidder" which is the first branch to your right...this feeds into "Hidden Pleasures" and the famous 911 drop. You can link this back down to Dilemma.

The entrance for "MongoLloyd" is to the right just past the entrance off the road to Skidder. This is a 10 minute push to the trail entrance which is signed. You could get lost on this trail and it might be best to go with a local on this one (keep your eyes open for signs). It is most excellent and leads to Mexican Ninja, Electric Lettuce, Mango and Femur. Super fun.

Chain Crazy is at 4km. (as is the push up the Vedder Ridge trail access to FEMR and Wifebeater)....the sign for Chain Crazy is off the road to the left. This will exit on the road just above Skidder.

The entrance to the Den, Bumps and Lesbians Only is a few kms more along the road. It might be nearly impossible to find this on your own

The Skidder, Hidden Pleasures, Dilemma loop might be the best intro to Vedder until you get a feel for the place.

Hope this helps.