The 3.4-kilometre return trail to Lindeman starts out gentle, but takes three hours due to the difficulty of the terrain. One must cross large boulders and plenty of tree roots that turn into slipping hazards when wet. On the day I visited, the ground was damp from a rainstorm the night before. I slipped three times, bruising my legs and hip. What a great reminder to always hike with poles.
Along the trail, I met a Paul Jeras and his dog, Jade. The Chilliwack Valley is a favourite place for the duo since the trails permit dogs, unlike some of the popular hiking trails on Vancouver s North Shore that have restrictions on four-legged hikers. How to get there: From Kamloops, drive to Chilliwack and take the Vedder Road exit. Drive 40.5 kilometres from Vedder Crossing along Chilliwack Lake Road. Just before you get to the Chilliwack Lake turnoff, you ll see a sign for Post Creek and Lindeman/Greendrop Hikes. It is a paved road all the way, with plenty of parking in the lot and an outhou