Elaho River Ch. Indian River FSR is a wilderness Forest Service Road that branches from Mamquam FSR in Squamish, BC and reaches Indian Arm.Indian River FSR is a branch of the Stawamus FSR, knows as Indian River Branch 01.. We respectfully acknowledge that this road trip is on unceded, ancestral, and traditional lands of Sḵwxwu7mesh’ – Squamish and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ Tsleil-Waututh nation. The view from the viewpoint we discovered 5 years ago, A bleached branch hanging over the edge on the viewpoint, Geoff exploring the lower sections of the rocky viewpoint, The meandering portion of the Elaho river, Looking west along the Elaho towards Mt Tinniswood. After about 8km, you’ll pass over a small wooden bridge with a thundering waterfall passing underneath. Kayaking in Squamish offers a wide variety of white-water experiences from easy beginner rivers such as the Mamquam, which flows directly through Squamish, to the short-but-fast rush of the Upper Cheakamus river to the north, a world class grade 4-5 run. Elaho River – Fear Canyon Vitals Locale: Squamish Valley, British Columbia What It's Like: A big river with many faces. If you know more about issues in these areas, or any areas in the Sea to Sky region, let us know ! The fire that started small great quickly, tearing through the Elaho River valley. I need to come back again a bit sooner to try a few more of the side roads. Inland Waterways Authority of India Head Office, A-13, Sector -1, Noida U.P, 201301. In June 2015 the Elaho River was dry and hot. No anticipated repair date. This time we had the GPS coordinates so we managed to find it. It was a good site and we stretched out the antenna along the road in front of the truck. Inquiries regarding the Sea to Sky Gondola should be directed to the licensee Kirby Brown at (604) 892-2550, Information on road access in the Chilliwack District can be found the. KM Marker: 40.0km along Squamish River FSR. A close-up of the side stream flowing into the Elaho. In the last week of August we went back to the Elaho FSR near Squamish to find the Elhao Giant. Tweet LinkBack: Thread Tools: post #1 of Old 04-18-2012, 10:15 PM Thread Starter. I am confident that after browsing our site you will see why we call home super natural BC! Taken on the Elaho River not that far from where it joins the Squamish River. The conservancy contains the headwaters of the Elaho River, which has formed a large valley that has been carved out to form an 80-metre deep … About a third of the way along, we caught up with a bus bringing rafters up the river for their ride down. We were able to work our way up a side valley a short distance before the road was blocked by a washout – but that was just short of the end of the road so we didn’t miss anything. This is Maude Frickert Falls. Gate closure at 4.2km in effect;  no road access beyond this point. Elaho Whitewater Experience. I heard a few stations on the radio including one in Estonia which I tried to contact but unfortunately didn’t get through. Industrial FSR; Squamish River FSR (mainline) Road subject to flooding, washouts and debris slides. This part of the drive went quickly, it brought back memories of previous trips – I really like the name of the small community called Cheekye! Be prepared to overnight in the event of a flood or slide. Indian River Branch 01 to Indian River (Indian Arm), Shannon branch 02 (to Stawamus Chief) of Stawamus/ Indian. Trail are closed from April 1 to November 15 annually to support grizzly bear recovery efforts. Vancouver City Columbia River Super Natural British Columbia Waterfalls Rivers Lakes Cities My Photos. We then squeezed through a gap just wider than the truck as we made our way up the far side of the river valley. General road information is available by clicking on the road line. III-IV at low getting harder as the water rises. After a few shots of the sideof Mt Ralph we returned to the Elaho mainline and as it was getting later we started back in earnest, there is so much to see that we skipped past – such a shame. Parking for a limited number of vehicles will be available at the 4.2km location. The road soon takes a steep climb as one approaches the Elaho Canyon and when we reached the canyon we found another rafter bus stopped along the road waiting for its passengers to catch up. This river wasn't as big as the Squamish River, but its slower and shallower pace also meant there were … Hanging glaciers, towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, exciting rapids, lush rainforest, and a cliff jump – if you dare. The fire burnt massive expanses of the Elaho, growing to over 12,000 hectares and raging for over 10 straight weeks. 9. 8. Lillooet River FSR - closed at 9km gate due to high avalanche risk, until further notice. Short walk-in to public portion of Levette Lake. 29 November 2020 at 12:00-18:00: Rain, Temperature 4, 4.5 mm, Light air, 1 m/s from east-southeast After the above viewpoint, turn left onto the Elaho Main Forest Service Road. Join Date: Aug 2010. (, Hurley River FSR managed by the Cascades Natural Resource District office (250) 378-8400; for road updates visit, Closed at gate (0km) for public safety reasons related to COVID-19, Road closed in August 2010 under Section 57 of the, Sts'ailes (West) FSR is managed by the Chilliwack Natural Resource District; for updates visit the, No motorized access to Hut Lake; road closed and gated at Levette Lake. It was more weathered but basically just as we had left it! 1 Soo River Upper Squamish River Ch.L 12 Ch. 28km, go over the bridge to the left over the river, you are now on the Elaho Main FSR. Nature Photography Elaho River and Squamish valley Rivers Waterfalls and Mountain ... Elaho Giant, steep FSR … After a few kilometers they pulled aside for us to pass. Our response to COVID-19 | B.C. So we got ahead of their dust clouds which improved our mood as we could actually see the road now. Today’s trip had a dual goal, we wanted to explore the lovely area again but we also wanted to try another HF radio contact from an area well beyond normal communication range. ... Our new friends drove us back up to our car and then went to explore the Elaho. Effective year round: motorized vehicle prohibition on that portion of M.U. Continue on this gravel road for approx. The level was about 110 cms (~4000 cfs), which I gather is medium-high level. It was great fun to be back to this area as I have wanted to return for some time. The Elaho Exhilarator – your ticket to the adventure of a lifetime! The Elaho upstream of the gorg, the river was flowing full and fast. Figure 1 summarizes the historic discharge records for the Brackendale flow gauge and Figure 2 summarizes the Elaho. The Wet & Wild Elaho Exhilarator rafting trip is one of our most popular rafting adventures, and for good reason. The construction for the Olympics was now long finished and the road very nice and much easier to drive. ClubTread Community > Regional Hiking Discussion > British Columbia - Mainland Hiking > Snow Condition Squamish River FSR User Tag List: Reply. Please report any road safety issues to the Sea to Sky Natural Resource District office. 12 November 2020 at 17:00-18:00: Heavy rain, Temperature 2, 2.0 mm, Light air, 1 m/s from south-southeast Elaho-Squamish Whitewater Rafting near Whistler & Vancouver, in HD! Squamish River FSR #9160/ Ashlu/ Elaho. No public access to the hot springs. This map shows the Forest Service Roads, Structure locations and Recreation Sites and trails in the Sea to Sky Natural Resource District. Here, we stopped to gather a few shots of the river far below. 4. As the time approached noon we started looking for a site to setup the gear. This section of road seemed quite poor compared to the road further south. Elaho River seen from the G-Main Bridge. Coordinates: 50°06′34″N 123°23′10″W  /  50.10944°N 123.38611°W  / We drove a 150 meters up to the spur and parked. It was a great viewpoint and I gathered a number of photos while Geoff hiked around it and explored some of the crevasses mid-way down the face. Nice view from the bridge. The ScenicArt.ca Website and all photos are copyright © 2020 by Eric Kehler. The area around the last (north) 30km of the Elaho FSR (Elaho Main) have been heavily effected by the big wildfire in 2015. A close-up of the side stream flowing into the Elaho. Upper Elaho Valley Conservancy was established as part of the Sea to Sky Land and Resource Management Plan area. While large parts of the forest along the road and far up the slopes are scorched the fire stopped short of the Stoltman Wilderness/Upper Elaho Valley Conservancy … except for Lava Camp and the Elaho Giant (which is actually surrounded by clear cuts). The start of the Elaho FSR as it crosses the Squamish River. 4WD recommended, watch for industrial traffic, drive with caution, April 1 - June 15 annually: motor vehicle prohibition on Sloquet Creek upstream of the bridge crossing over an unnamed creek located 5km north of the bridge crossing over North Sloquet Creek. When we reached the fork to the Elaho, we stopped to gather a few photos of the immediate area before setting off up the Elaho valley. See the, Gate at ~24km (Perkins Creek) is closed year round to all public access, for public safety reasons and to minimize negative environmental impacts from unauthorized use at Meager Hotsprings. Our last visit was 5 years ago; time has passed so quickly, so we were very curious to see what changes we would encounter. Best known as a class IV-V big water run. See. No stopping between 23km (Mud Creek) and 25km (Terminal Creek) due to debris/ mud slide risk. Once done with that location we decided to head on home so we drove the rest of the FSR with no further stops. Hello, I am your COVID-19 digital assistant. Not sure? I really quite enjoyed the Elaho and the distant Squamish areas when we visited the sites previously. 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Access the Sea to Sky District Forest Service Road Access Information map. Next we stopped on the side of the road where we had a great view of the white water section of the river. 36km where another bridge crosses the river to the left-drive across the bridge, this is the G-main road. Looking at the flat I realized it was pretty chewed up and would likely need replacement, so just a bit more expense for the day. Though it had gotten hot, we were enjoying the old memories from the site. Travel another 2-3km, the site is on the left. Then we float past the point where the Squamish River joins the Elaho and over to an island where we disembark for a leisurely lunch consisting of barbecued salmon, Caesar salad, tabouleh, veggies and dip, and the best, most decadent brownies I’ve ever tasted, made from scratch at Fergie’s Café, located at the Sunwolf Centre. Photo of washout on the first major creek on the FSR westside of Elaho looking downstream (Elaho Main visible in the back on the other side of the Elaho river). The road way was solid and a bridge allowed us across the river. Ryan River FSR - Year round: at 8 km; refer to Wildlife Act, Schedule 1, Section 77 for full details, Seasonal closures not currently in effect, under the Wildlife Act. The Elaho Exhilarator – your ticket to the adventure of a lifetime! Please don’t enter any personal information. So this will need some more testing from other sites. I find this area quite attractive but would like to gather some photos from the river level. Enter your email address if you would like a reply: The information on this form is collected under the authority of Sections 26(c) and 27(1)(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to help us assess and respond to your enquiry. The setup of the gear took around 20 minutes which left us about 10 minutes to spare before our first contact window. Road closed due to a slide at approximately 6km. Fishing Elaho River, BC on 1/18/2021 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM. At 12:30 I started calling to the team back home and though I could faintly hear some voices, I wasn’t able to make contact. An exhilarating adventure on a Class 3-4 river in a spectacular wilderness setting. Here is a view of Elaho River from the bridge towards G-Main. Geoff with the tree we moved off the road 5 years ago, it is still where we left it. The radio test proved successful but a bit restricted if the propagation is not favourable. Ryan River FSR - Year round: at 8 km; refer to Wildlife Act, Schedule 1, Section 77 for full details. Forum; Hunting British Columbia; Mainland British Columbia; Condition of Squamish River FSR Road subject to flooding, washouts and debris slides. *Don't provide personal information . 11 Ashlu Creek ... FSR Major Access Corridor ID In-SHUCK-ch 7343 Upper Lillooet 6123 Mamquam 9283 Squamish TFL38 9160 St aw mus-I ndi 4823 (, 4WD access only; watch for industrial traffic. This time the voices were a bit stronger and I was eventually able to make contact with Carolyn at home and then a couple more club members. We had a bonus of a lovely view of Mt Ralph to the south. December 14 - December 21, 2020 expect periodic road closures due to bridge repairs at approximately 1km. We continued along to the far end of the road. The public is advised there continues to be, April 1 - June 15 annually: motor vehicle prohibition on Sims Creek upstream of the bridge crossing over Windgate Creek (51km on G-Main). The Elaho River (Watershed Code 900-097600-70400; FISS map #92J03; UTM 10 472269E 5550891N) has a length of 65 km and a watershed drainage area of 1,250 m2. Located 52 km upstream of the confluence of the Squamish River into Howe Sound. Not sure if the name is Peach or Ponor Creek according to the Backroad Mapbook, but its at what the map book calls Peaches and Cream Falls. The Squamish River system boasts some of the best fishing opportunities in British Columbia for seasoned pros and families alike. (This list was compiled by Bryce Leigh from ACC Whistler Section and Jay … Elaho River The Elaho River is a c.70 km long river beginning in the Coast Mountains northwest of the towns of Whistler and Pemberton, British Columbia.It is a tributary of the Squamish River and is known for its whitewater rafting and kayaking as well as for the intense alpine scenery lining its route.The Elaho is much larger than the Squamish River when it meets with it. Available April through October. View from Squamish River FSR. Elaho River, BC. Bridge across Squamish River near the Elaho River Road Split. Photographs are grouped into subject albums and also trip journals. Authorities believe the fire was human caused. I was surprised that final third of our drive, the area just south of Squamish, was not much improved. come join me on a back-country trip and see it for yourself. Scouting/Portaging: Scouting is ok. One of the biggest rapids is a must-run. December 1 - May 31 annually: non-motorized winter recreation zoning in the Ipsoot (Miller Creek/ Wasp) area. 3 Ryan River Ch. It is a classic big water river. Contact Us. That explains the lack of activity! To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. That was most un-welcome as we were tired and quite ready to get home. Ugly Sieve just above the put-in Photo by Matt Thomas 2-11 being the watershed of the Ryan River upstream of the bridge crossing over the Ryan River at 8 km on the Ryan River Forest Service Road. The Elaho River is a c.70 km long river beginning in the Coast Mountains northwest of the towns of Whistler and Pemberton, British Columbia. For more information contact the Britannia mine manager at (604) 837-1927, Closed to all motorized vehicles each year from November 1 to May 15 under section 58 of the, Overgrown; not recommended for vehicles. 2km) on the Pemberton Creek FSR. The first part of the FSR along the Squamish River was quite easy to drive but very dusty and we didn’t stop much along here as I was concerned that we have the time needed to be ready for the radio test. 11. 's immunization plan. Saved by Jean Kay. Refer to Schedule 1, Sections 76 - 77 and 111 - 112 for Sea to Sky specific closures Finally, we spotted a road spur that branched off above the main road. I then waited for the next contact window at 1pm. Not sure if there is a trail leading down from here but it would be worth exploring more thoroughly. Squamish River FSR goes straight ahead, and Elaho River Road (Squamish River FSR E-Main) is to the left across this bridge. At least we were on level pavement so changing the tire down here would be fairly easy. We did spot some rafts on the river below, they were waiting in a small cove that provides some shelter from the main river as it makes its way through the gorge. Not sure if the name is Peach or Ponor Creek according to the Backroad Mapbook, but its at what the map book calls Peaches and Cream Falls. For this section of the Elaho at high levels it surely holds true - the run is a gauntlet of crashing waves and towering holes. No stopping between 23km (Mud Creek) and 25km (Terminal Creek) due to debris/ mud slide risk. Location map of Elaho River; Squamish River shown in orange. After about 45km, we turned left to cross the Squamish River and get onto the Elaho Mainline, which would trace the Elaho River and bring us up the Elaho Valley. Tried to contact but unfortunately didn ’ t have problems with other traffic quite attractive but Like. 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