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Camping: 25 Unit Campsite near start area (aprox $18.00 fee) - Rapids Campground
60% of sites are available for reservation, excluding the Staging Area: 40% of sites are on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations will not be taken more than 60 days in advance on line through Sites and Trails B.C. Otherwise this is a CASH ONLY site and has on-site supervision during camping season. All visitors are required to to exit the site by 10:30pm as the gates are locked at 11:00pm and will remain closed until 7:00am
For more information and to make a reservation visit: www.chilliwackvalleycampsites.ca
Directions: Take Vedder Rd. exit off of Hwy 1 at Chilliwack. Drive south thru Sardis and turn left at the steel bridge towards Chilliwack Lake. After 25km, turn left on gravel road towards Chipmunk Creek. Sign up is at Wally's Staging Area.
Two or Three Courses - dependent on which trails are open.:
Bear Cub Loop - Easy Loop about 3km - For Kids and new riders.
Adult Short Loop - 8-10km course - as easy as it gets at Chipmunk Creek
Adult Long Loop - 25km Course - includes seldom used trails and jeep track
Trophies, Prizes, Fun For All!!
Concession: GVMC will have a concession on site.
Check under Past Events and in the Photo Gallery to see the family fun had in the past.
History Of The Chipmunk Creek Trail Ride
Chipmunk Creek Trail Ride
The Chipmunk Creek Trail Ride was started in 2012 by the organizers of the Piston Run. They felt with all the time and work the Club did clearing, developing, and maintaining trails they should be using them for more than one Run per year. There were also plans, at the time, to develop a short loop that was suitable for small, wheeled bikes which would attract families and kids, so the Bear Loop was built.
It was decided to hold the event in late summer when all the snow would be gone off the higher trails to expand the full use of the course and try a Poker Run rather than an all-out competition.
The first event was a great success and each year it has gotten bigger. In later years, we rebuilt the Bear Cup Loop and added a Kid’s event as well, making this a great time for families and also avid riders.
Check in the Photo Gallery and Past Events to see the great fun had at this event in the past.
Event Comments:
2024 13th Annual GVMC Chipmunk Creek Trail Ride and Poker Run
August 25th was our annual Poker run at the staging area in Chilliwack BC.
Many days preparation in advance by Chris Carey, Ray Keller and Andrew De Jong and others helped clear overgrown trails and other obstacles.
Set up Started in earnest on the prior Wednesday through Saturday with arrows and ribbons. In all, 4 routes were offered to participants. 1. The "D" loop was the kids bear cub trail 2. The "C" loop for novice and intermediate riders, a short 20 minute loop 3. The "B" loop for seasoned riders an extension of the "C" loop with a few more challenges and some steep downhills And 4. The "A" loop for skilled riders taking them over the top of Mercer Parkway via Ping Ping.
We had a very good turnout with about 100 participants who came and enjoyed the good weather, after the heavy rain the prior week. Moms, dads and kids alike.
We gave credit to our sponsors to all who attended and without them there would be no prizes.
We would like to thank GA Checkpoint Coquitlam International Motorsports Langley The Honda Center Burnaby Mountainview Motorsports Chilliwack and Gnarly Parts Chilliwack.
Many thanks to the volunteers, Chris, Ray, Andrew, Trevor, June, Rob, Debbie, Phil, Jim B., Bill, and any others. I hope I have not forgotten anyone.
See you all soon with more planned events. Wes Jamison
