The Cheakamus River is known for its blue and turquoise water and the dramatic canyon it thunders through. The color comes from glacial melt from the nearby Coast Mountains. Hikers and bikers will pass rock cliffs and gorges carved by centuries of rushing water. The Cheakamus River is often dotted with fly fishers fishing for rainbow trout and bull trout. When the water is flowing strongly, whitewater paddlers brave the cold waters. In the fall, the surrounding trees turn amazing colors.

CE-HAM

May 22, 2024

Hiking

Pure nature, numerous rest areas, and the interplay of sun and shade offer plenty of variety. Bring sufficient equipment; it might take a few minutes before you meet someone.

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CE-HAM

August 14, 2023

Hiking

Whistler village is encroaching on the river, not all trails are open due to large construction projects nearby. But once you are on the trail, civilisation can easily be forgotten.

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Riverside & Farside to Cheakamus River Suspension Bridge loop

5.22km

01:25

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Interpretive Forest Trail – Cheakamus River loop from Function Junction

6.29km

01:42

90m

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Interpretive Forest Trail – Cheakamus River loop from Eastbound Spring Creek at Khyber Lane

10.4km

02:51

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 620 m

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Location: Area C (Pemberton Valley/Mount Currie/D'Arcy), British Columbia, Canada

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Cheakamus River

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Riverside & Farside to Cheakamus River Suspension Bridge loop

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Interpretive Forest Trail – Cheakamus River loop from Function Junction

#3.

Interpretive Forest Trail – Cheakamus River loop from Eastbound Spring Creek at Khyber Lane

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