Elk Mountain, Chilliwak, BC

Parking Area

The last few km to the parking is a gravel road. It is a small parking lot but not busy in early October on a rain day.

Outhouse Facility

This is the only such facility seen in this track, a single unit located about 50 meters above the parking lot

Trail Conditions

Lower trails, over the first 2 or three kilometers are broad and easy walking; no root or rock obstacles until higher up.

In the forest

mountain stream crossing

Trail hugs countours on sides of a mountain stream valley , the stream crossing, almost dry in October.

fog banks roll in

Trail distance marker (1 km)

cross logging road at landing

The forest opens up a bit here

in the forest

2 km marker

first views to north

An opening along the ridge affords views over farmland towards the north. Cloud covered on the day.

trail conditions

Siltstone outcrops in and beside the trail

October colours

The forest changes with shorter trees and more deciduous type, maples, the autumn colours are at their peak in ealy-October 2018.

relics of an older trail

It appears that different branches have been active over the years, and as new ones become favoured the older ones grow over and disappear into the forest floor.

steeper climb

The steepness increases from here

openings with south views

Forest thinning a bit and trees become stunted below the tree line. Views towards south.

On ridge line in clouds

Still just below tree line; attained a rocky outcrop on the ridge, however heavier rain starts so turned back here. There would surely be wonderful views at this location on a clear day. final muddy section before top on ridge line