The northwest Cascade mountain range boasts some of North America’s roughest, most spectacular terrain. Waves of knife-edged ridges, jagged peak soaring a dizzying 2,000 metres above dark valley floors. Crystal clear mountain streams teeming with fish and pristine lakes are plenty. Rugged roads meander valleys with limitless recreational possibilities.

How do you like your hikes? Short ones or long ones? Small ones or tall ones? Whatever your trail preference, we’re sure to have some trails to fit your tastes. Once you’ve sampled some of the fabulous hiking and walking trails our area has to offer, you’re sure to be back for more. It’s all your to discover in Chilliwack and Cultus Lake’s backcountry. We’re sure you’ll like our community as much as our mountains.

Cultus Lake Area
There are five main trails for you to enjoy in the Cultus Lake Area :-

Teapot Hill Trail

Level: Easy Hike | Return Distance: 6km | Time: 2hrs | Elevation Gain: 280m | Highest Point: 360m

Located near the Honeymoon Bay group site, there are some steep sections, this trail is a 6km round trip (2 hours) viewing Cultus Lake and Columbia Valley.

The Teapot Hill trail is one of the most popular trails located next to Cultus Lake (short walk from the resort) and offers a short hike uphill with a view of the lake. Park in the Teapot Hill parking lot and start the hike, heading uphill. After 100m, there is an outhouse and park map on your left. Continue heading up the service road, passing by a stream and groves of mixed deciduous and coniferous trees. After about 20-30 minutes, a sign will be posted that points to Teapot Hill off to the right. Continue along this path passing a sign that describes the area flowers that include Stinging Nettle, Western Columbine, Tiger Lily, and Trillium.

A steep hill is an indicator that you are almost there. After ascending the hill, the trail levels out and you come to the first view of Cultus Lake. Stop to take it in briefly before continuing along the trail for another 100m to the second viewpoint that overlooks the lake and Columbia Valley towards the USA. Stop to have a break here or make your way back to the previous viewpoint before descending back down the hill towards the parking lot.

Level: Easy Hike | Return Distance: 4km | Time: 1.5hrs | Elevation Gain: 120m | Highest Point: 120m

Seven giant Douglas fir, some standing, some fallen await you on this trail. Steps allow a close-up view when you near the trees.

Directions: Park at the Spring Bay picnic ground. Crossing the road go uphill to your right, turn left into the Clear Creek campground and left at the sign for the trail. 25m further turn left again and hike up to the giant trees. From there you can turn around or continue to Entrance Bay Campground and return to your car via the main road.


Cultus Lake Horse Trail
20 km round trip (5 hours), traveling from Edmeston Road to Watt Creek, which joins the north and south ends of the park


Giant Douglas-Fir Trail
Level: Easy Hike | Return Distance: 2km | Time: 1hr | Elevation Gain: 90m | Highest Point: 180m

Begins 150 metres west of Delta Grove campground. The walk leads to this forest goliath and also connects with Clear Creek campground.


Maple Bay Trail
Starts near the day-use parking lot and provides a self-guiding interpretive stroll past some of the park’s natural wonders (30 minutes).