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2,182 ft
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
1,010 ft
High Point
56 ft
Altitude change
940 ft
Altitude min
954 ft
Altitude start
1,010 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
29.3%
Grade min
1,014 ft
Distance climb
699 ft
Distance down
466 ft
Distance flat

SIDETRACT Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vedder Mountain
    Chilliwack, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #10200 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30525 in E-Biking
    • #55228 in Trail Running
    • #78359 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    RSTBC

Recently refurbished old trail that parallels the Rail Trail FSR and bypasses a section of that trail that has wet, muddy sections in the wetter months. It meanders through a lovely plantation conifer forest (planted early 1980s). There are two small creek crossings with wooden bridges.

Access Info

Access is from the Rail Trail FSR from the east and from the Vedder Mountain Forest Service Road at the west end.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 133 rides
  • Last: Jul 1, 2026
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SIDETRACT Trail Reports

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Jul 3, 2026 @ 3:07pm (America/Vancouver)
2 days
They did some work and have eliminated all the wet spots!! Amazing!!
Mar 28, 2026 @ 9:07am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 28, 2026
A couple of very wet spots
May 25, 2025 @ 2:54pm
May 25, 2025
All clear and no more mud
Apr 3, 2025 @ 6:21pm
Apr 3, 2025
Couple of wet/muddy spots have shown up after recent wet spell. Plan to ditch and culvert soon.
Jan 13, 2025 @ 5:01pm
Jan 13, 2025
Couple of wet sections now have reroute around.
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on Jul 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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        Frequently Asked Questions About SIDETRACT

        Where is SIDETRACT located?
        SIDETRACT is located in Vedder Mountain, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Vedder Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.08093, -122.02069.
        How hard is SIDETRACT?
        SIDETRACT is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for SIDETRACT?
        SIDETRACT has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 940 ft to 1,010 ft.
        Is SIDETRACT a point to point trail?
        SIDETRACT is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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