Vedder Rotary Loop Trail

The Vedder Rotary Loop Trail is regularly used for outdoor activities such as walking, running, biking, and horseback riding. Besides the amazing scenery, accessibility to the Vedder River also draws people to the trail. Sockeye and Coho are regular catches of the day for those that enjoy fishing. There are also beach areas available to enjoy the refreshing water during the hot summer days.

Additional collaborators that supported the development of the trail are as follows:

Rotary Club of Chilliwack-Fraser

Rotary Club of Chilliwack-Mt. Cheam

Canadian Forces Base of Chilliwack

City of Chilliwack

About the Trail

The total length of the trail is 15.5 km and takes approximately 6 hours to walk the entire distance. There is a minimal elevation gain of 4 m, but it is generally hard-packed gravel and flat, allowing many users, including wheelchairs to enjoy the trail. Vehicle parking and washroom facilities are located at several locations on the trail.

From the Keith Wilson (Bailey) Bridge and having crossed the Vedder River to the east side, continue heading eastward by going under the bridge from the bridge sidewalk. The Rotary Trail along the Vedder River up to Vedder Crossing at the Vedder bridge on Vedder Mountain Road. Drop onto a trail at the gravel storage site soon after the Keith Wilson Bridge. At the section between two successive bridges, it is a short trip to the Rotary Interpretive Centre at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve, approximately 500 metres north of the trail.

On the east side of the railroad and just past the Lickman Road parking area stands a Trans Canada Trail Marker (pavilion). This is kilometre 0 between this pavilion and the one in Hope 100 km later. Continue on this trail to the Vedder Bridge. There is access to the Rotary Trail at the Keith Wilson (Bailey) Bridge, Sumas Prairie Road, Lickman Road, Peach Road, and the Vedder Bridge in Vedder Crossing.

Photographic highlights of the Rotary Trail