Caves: Chilliwack, BC

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Guided Trips

Iron Curtain Cave

Discovered in late October of 1993, Iron Curtain Cave is a showcase of the color and beauty of a rain forest cave. A jewel of the Cascades, the cave hosts a considerable response to the regional limestone. Decorated with a profusion of speleothems, the Iron Curtain will provide a sample of what is available in this region. Wild in nature, the Curtain has been trailed for the convention. The combined efforts of many American and Canadian efforts to preserve the pristine and virgin environment originally experienced will be appreciated because of our efforts.

Difficulty Rating: Moderate

Dates & Times:

August 7th, 10:00 to 14:00 - Total Participants: 12
August 8th, 10:00 to 14:00 - Total Participants: 12
August 9th, 10:00 to 14:00 - Total Participants: 12

August 10th, 10:00 to 14:00 - Total Participants: 12
August 11th, 10:00 to 14:00 - Total Participants: 12

Self-Guided Trips

Bog and Marsh Creek Caves

A developing cave with many challenges, these caves offer exploration for the adventurous. This will be a wet trip so be prepared for waterfall pitches and streamway passages. Further, bring your survey equipment as the map is not complete. Cave pearls, 700 feet of potential vertical drop, and squeeze shouldn’t elude the serious caver. Recent discoveries’ suggest many km’s of passage. Help us further the discovery of more. You won’t be disappointed. Vertical Gear required.

Difficulty Rating: Experienced

Dates & Times:

August 7th, 10:00 to 17:00 - Total Participants: 10
August 8th, 10:00 to 17:00 - Total Participants: 10
August 9th, 10:00 to 17:00 - Total Participants: 10

August 10th, 10:00 to 17:00 - Total Participants: 10
August 11th, 10:00 to 17:00 - Total Participants: 10

Participants should meet at the Pointa Vista Café and Repair Shop.  A guide will show them the location of the cave.  4WD is required to access the cave.  Participants must arrange their own 4WD transportation.

Memorial Day Cave - Self-guided trips

Pristine and secret, the cave presents a serious endeavor to explore the unique feature contained within. The name represents a find by our American brother, Dick Garnick. Found on Memorial Day, the cave presents an entry challenge that envelopes both water and tight…yah…water and tight. However, it is worth the effort as few visit and the reward presents many unique features.

Difficulty Rating: Moderate to Experienced

Dates & Times:

August 7th, 10:00 to 17:00 - Total Participants: 8
August 8th, 10:00 to 17:00 - Total Participants: 8
August 9th, 10:00 to 17:00 - Total Participants: 8

August 10th, 10:00 to 17:00 - Total Participants: 8
August 11th, 10:00 to 17:00 - Total Participants: 8

Participants should meet at the Pointa Vista Café and Repair Shop.  A guide will show them the location of the caves.  4WD is required to access the cave.  Participants must arrange their own 4WD transportation.

All the above trips meet at:

Directions:
Approaching eastbound on the Hwy. 1 freeway, turn right (south) at the Vedder road / Cultus Lake exit. Follow Vedder road, south, for 5.3 km until you reach a bridge at the Vedder crossing. Do not take the bridge across the Chilliwack River, but rather turn left (east), before the bridge, on Chilliwack Lake Road. Continue down Chilliwack Lake for 6.9km. Our trip inception point will start at the Pointa Vista café and repair shop. The location is located off the maps, but local knowledge will help if you are lost (just ask).