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Ford Mountain Trail

Ford Mountain Trail is a forested hiking route located in the Chilliwack River Valley, approximately 28–30 km east of Chilliwack, British Columbia.

The trail climbs roughly 1,005 metres in elevation to a highest point of 1,410 metres, where an old Forest Service fire lookout offers panoramic views of the rugged peaks to the south.

From the lookout, hikers can optionally continue along Williams Ridge toward Williams Peak. The trailhead is accessed via Ford Mountain Forest Service Road, which demands a high-clearance 4×4 vehicle.

Four-wheel-drive vehicles can travel about 4 km up the rough, steep road to a metal gate, beyond which a short 300-metre walk leads to the trail itself.

Two-wheel-drive vehicles are limited to roughly the first 2 km, adding considerable distance to the overall trip. The full return distance with 4×4 access is approximately 6 km; without it, the round trip extends to about 14. 6 km.


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