◆ Difficult • 33"+ / Armor
Open / Clear
4x4 / Off-Road
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Foley Lake & Mt. Cheam Chipmunk Bench FSR Network
Chipmunk Creek / Foley FSR 7970 • Near Chilliwack • Rough 2-Track
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Technical Trail Telemetry
Distance & Time
19.8 km • ~1.6 hrs
Elevation Gain / Peak
+1,205m / 1,390m
Surface Type
Waterbars, Loose Rock, Gravel
Vehicle / Min Spec
10"+ Clearance • Difficult (Lift / 33"+ / Lockers)
Brush / Pinstripe Rating
2/5 • Light Brush / Occasional Trim
Land Manager & Access
Rec Sites & Trails BC (Chilliwack River Valley)
Trail Guide, Obstacles & Access Notes
Route Overview
The legendary Mount Cheam / Chipmunk Creek FSR climb out of the Chilliwack River Valley. Famous for its relentless sequence of deep cross-ditches that test approach/departure angles and suspension articulation.
Road Width & Bypass Notes: 45+ deep deactivation waterbars above the Foley split; stock bumpers will drag without careful diagonal approach angles.
Key Obstacles:
📍 45+ Deep Cross-Ditches
📍 Pinch Bridge at KM 8.5
Interactive GPX Map & Elevation Profile
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Elevation Profile (185m → 1390m • +1205m)
Live Trail Condition Log
Recent snowline, mud, downed tree, and gate check-ins.
Maya Lin
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2022 Tacoma TRD Off-Road (33" Wildpeaks)
★★★★★
Passable
Open / Clear
Nov 11, 2026
Drove Foley Lake & Mt. Cheam Chipmunk Bench FSR Network yesterday. Radio callouts on RR-5 / 150.200 MHz were active. Waterbars above mid-mountain are deep—definitely air down at the staging coordinates.
Snowline: 1,350 m
Mud / Water: Hub-deep in shaded creek draws; bridges intact
Trail Discussion (3)
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Maya Lin
Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
• 6 minutes ago • pts
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Maya Lin
@kootenay_tacoma
Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
• 6 minutes ago
Aired down to 18 PSI at the staging pullout (`49.092, -121.621`). Surface held up well despite recent rain—keep radio open on RR-5 / 150.200 MHz.
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Liam Mercer
KTM 500 EXC-F Six Days
• 6 minutes ago • pts
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Liam Mercer
@sea2sky_enduro
KTM 500 EXC-F Six Days
• 6 minutes ago
Did you notice any fresh blowdown or washout ruts around the high point (1390m)? Planning a dual-sport run this Saturday.
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Colton Vance (BC Dispatch)
Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series (Triple Locked)
• 6 minutes ago • pts
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Colton Vance (BC Dispatch)
@bcoverland_admin
Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series (Triple Locked)
• 6 minutes ago
Saw two small alders cleared near the switchbacks last weekend—totally passable on bikes and full-size rigs right now. Pack a folding saw just in case wind picks up.
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