Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

South Chilcotin

Located in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, the South Chilcotins is a remote backcountry destination within South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park. There are a variety of access options, including Tyax Adventures guided, flight-assisted multi-day trips departing from Tyaughton Lake, and ride-in routes from trailheads. The trail network spans 200+ km across alpine passes and remote meadows, including classic routes like Warner Lake and Windy Pass.

This is advanced, expedition-style riding. Plan for full-day-plus outings, with float-plane or fly-in access to the more remote trail sections.

The South Chilcotin area is an unceded traditional territory to the Tsilhqot’in First Nation.

Number of Trails:

103

Highest Elevation:

2,820 m

Trails:

easy: 3
intermediate: 32
difficult: 62
extra difficult: 6

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Consider supporting the associations in South Chilcotin and Bridge River Valley that help maintain the trails and advocate for the mountain bike community.

Trail Associations

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Bridge River Valley, South Chilcotin, BC, Mountain Biking

Getting here & Trail Access

What makes this place so special? This remote area in BC is not easy to get to. It's part of why this iconic destination is so alluring. The nearest community to the South Chilcotins is Gold Bridge, located at the west end of Carpenter Lake. Four-wheel drive is recommended to reach this area at any time of year.

Gold Bridge on Trailforks.com

To access the South Chilcotin, head west from Lillooet towards the Bridge River Valley communities of Gold Bridge, Bralorne, Gun Lake, Tyaughton Lake, and Marshall Lake along Highway 40. If you're coming from Whistler, head up the Pemberton Valley and over the Hurley Forest Service Road (four-wheel drive is strongly recommended).

Driving Distances & Times:

From Whistler - 131 km (81mi), 3 hours 30 minutes
From Vancouver - 267 km (166 mi), 4 hours 30 minutes
From Lillloet - 103 km (64 mi), 1 hour 50 minutes

The easiest way to reach the trails in the South Chilcotin is by floatplane, with options to fly from Whistler, Vancouver, or charter private flights in and out of Tyaughton Lake.