Hello everyone,

I am planning to do a hike in Chilliwack this Sunday morning, around 8 or 9 am. I have around 3 or 4 hours. I found two options, Mount Thom and Lindeman Lake. These options appealed to me because I like enjoying the view from high view points.

I did Tunnel Bluffs and Jocelyn Hill before without problem. I successfully used apps to keep track of the trail. I have good fitness condition and no problem with slopes. But I dont have the equipment for climbing. I also dont have a bear sprey and never used it before.

So I would like to ask, which trail would you recommend?

Thanks.

Hello everyone! I'm currently planning for this summer (2027). I've been really enjoying hiking the last couple years and would like to prepare for an eventual go at the West Coast Trail! In order to do so I need to get comfortable backpacking/overnight camping, something I've never really done before. I have a lot to learn.

I've been reading a few books on the subject and some of the hikes described in them seem like pretty good starters...if you have a car. Does anyone have any suggestions for transit-accessible overnight hikes? Ideally something safe for a solo-hiker, thank you very much for your time and wisdom!

So you have a sense of what my hiking comfortability level is, here are the hikes I was able to do this summer (2026). I'm no expert, just discovering a love of the outdoors and trying to explore this new hobby. All completed with twenty extra pounds in my backpack to try and prepare a little for carrying some gear.

1. Every weekend I hike up Burnaby mountain, it's not that crazy but it keeps me active.
2. Grouse grind up, BCMC down.
3. Grouse grind up, over to Thunderbird Ridge, loop Dam Mountain, BCMC down.
4. Kennedy Falls