Bridge River Valley — Wilderness Adventures & Valley Events

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Wilderness Adventures:

 

Forest Service and Historic Mining Roads 

Your ideal snowmobile adventure awaits you in the Bridge River Valley. From beginners to the adventurous back-country veterans, this snowmobiling paradise will leave a lasting impression.

 

Forest service roads and historic mining roads provide comfortable riding for beginners of all ages. Kingdom Lake Forest Service road is over twenty kilometers long and easily reached from Gold Bridge. The east and west Hurley roads offer a scenic round trip when snow conditions allow and the Gun Lake and Tyax Lake recreation trail systems offer easily managed routes. The Mud Lake Forest Service road provides good riding with long distance views and can include side trips into Relay Creek, Paradise and Noaxe drainages. All these areas offer potential wildlife encounters and great scenery.

 

 

Mountain Trails

 

Notable back-country destinations include Noel Valley, Taylor Basin, Lone Goat and Slim Creek. These areas offer challenging off trail riding, from hill climbing to waist deep powder. The Bridge River Valley Snowmobile club maintains an emergency shelter in the Lone Goat Creek area, a potential destination for novices when trail and weather conditions permit. There is also an historic mining cabin in the Taylor Creek area.

 

For further information see Bridge River Valley SledHead News.

 

 

 

 

Wilderness Fishing

 

In the winter time, bring your fishing gear and take an ice fishing break at any one of the many lakes these roads access. During the rest of the year, there are many rivers and creeks throughout the valley, and many perfect places to cast away the day. All back country areas are accessed from forest service roads which may or may not be ploughed.

 

Snowmobiling on ploughed forest service roads is prohibited (however you can trailer in). Mountain Biking and Horseback Riding are ideal in the summer season. Slim Creek is unquestionably the biggest and best of all this area has to offer but be warned, there is thirty kilometers of road riding just to access the trail head. Extra gas, clothing and food should be standard equipment for anyone venturing into this area.

 

Mountain Bike Riding

 

Mountain bike tours are available within 15 miles of Gold Bridge. Awesome trails wander through the high country; alpine meadows fill horizons. Favorite destinations are Spruce Lake Area, Bralorne and Gun Lake.  There are also over 20 local trails specifically for mountain bikes.

 

 

All high country destinations offer spectacular views and riding experiences unmatched in less mountainous areas. There are hazards however, including avalanches, crevasses, creek crossings and white outs. Know your limitations before heading out, and always inquire locally about trail and weather conditions; both can change quickly.

 

 

 

 

Weather, Snow & Road Reports

 

Current Conditions in the Bridge River Valley

 

Whistler Valley Forecast — Applies  to Hurley & Duffy Roads

Gold Bridge Weather — The Weather Network

Pemberton BC Weather — Weather Office

Gold Bridge & Area Map — Mapquest

Drive BC Road Report — Road 40

Condition of the Hurley Road

Snow Report for the Region

 

Road 40 Information

 

Interior Roads Gold Bridge: 250-238-2440

Interior Roads Lillooet: 250-256-7411

Interior Roads Regional: 1-800-842-4122

 

 

Community Calendar

  Dates will be posted as they are announced.

 

October 2007

·    Oct.7th - Gold Bridge Water Line Flushing- Early Morning

·   Oct. 9th - Bridge River Valley Economic Development Society Annual General Meeting & Elections - 7pm @ the BRVEDS Office.

·   Oct. 10th – Bralorne Pioneer Museum – Board Meeting 7pm at Donna James’s house.

·   Oct 17th – Gold Bridge Community Club – Board Meeting 7pm at the Community Club

·    Oct. 21st  - Gold Bridge Water Line Flushing- Early Morning

·    Oct. 31st – Halloween Evening – The Gold Bridge Community Club.  Hot dogs & hot chocolate at 6:30pm & Fireworks at 7:00pm.  Music and dancing- please be sure to come in costume!

·   Every Monday afternoon- The Weekly Bridge Group – Held at the Gold Bridge Community Club at 2pm, Novice @ 1pm. All skill levels welcome.

Every Wednesday Evening -Wednesday Night Bike Rides. Call Lenny Hurst @ 238-2300 or Scott Burns @ 238-2289 for more information.

November 2007

·   Nov. 8th – Public Health Nurse will be at the Ambulance Station in Gold Bridge. Please call 250-256-1314 for an appointment.

·   Nov. 9th - - Bridge River Valley Economic Development Society Board Meeting- 6pm @ the BRVEDS Office. Everyone welcome!

·   Nov. 11th – Remembrance Day Service- 10:50 am at the Gold Bridge Cemetery.

·   Nov. 16th – Bridge River Valley Snowmobile Meeting. ~ 7pm at the Gold Bridge Ambulance Station – Everyone welcome!

·   Nov. 18th- Gold Bridge Water Line Flushing- Early Morning

·  Nov. 21st  – Gold Bridge Community Club Meeting -7pm at the Community Club

·   Every Monday afternoon- The Weekly Bridge Group – Held at the Gold Bridge Community Club at 2pm, Novice @ 1pm. All skill levels welcome.

·   Every Wednesday Evening -Wednesday Night Bike Rides. Call Lenny Hurst @ 238-2300 or Scott Burns @ 238-2289 for more information.

 

December 2007

·  Dec. 8th – Christmas Craft Fair – 11am to 2pm. Shop for books, crafts, poinsettias, and baked goods or have your pet’s picture taken with Santa. Lasagne Lunch prepared by the P.A.C. To reserve a table, please contact Tara at 238-2335.

·  Dec. 9th – Turkey Bingo!  - Fun starts at 1pm. Come out and play a few games, you’re guaranteed to have a few laughs, and you might just win a bird. Proceeds from this event go to support your community club.

·  Dec. 13th - Public Health Nurse will be at the Ambulance Station in Gold Bridge. Please call 250-256-1314 for an appointment.

·  Dec. 14th  - - Bridge River Valley Economic Development Society Board Meeting- 6pm @ the BRVEDS Office. Everyone welcome!

·  Dec. 19th – Gold Bridge Community School’s annual Christmas Concert.   – Watch for further details regarding this event.

·  Dec. 21st – Bridge River Valley Snowmobile Meeting. ~ 7pm at the Gold Bridge Ambulance Station – Everyone welcome!

Every Monday afternoon- The Weekly Bridge Group – Held at the Gold Bridge Community Club at 2pm, Novice @ 1pm. All skill levels welcome.

January 2008

·   Jan. 11 -  Bridge River Valley Economic Development Society Board Meeting- 6pm @ the BRVEDS Office. Everyone welcome!

·   Jan. 11 – Bridge River Valley Snowmobile Meeting. ~ 7pm at the Gold Bridge Ambulance Station – Everyone welcome!

·  Jan. 16 – Gold Bridge Community Club Meeting -7pm at the Community Club. Everyone welcome!

· Jan. 19 – Dr. Humber will be at the Gold Bridge Ambulance Building Saturday January 19th, 2008 from 10am-2:30pm. Please call for an appointment 250-256-7505

· Jan. 19 – GRAND OPENING ~Mineshaft Pub & Grill.             LIVE BAND “ THE COOLERS” Band starts at 9pm.

 

February 2008

·   Feb 2nd – Karaoke with “Rockin’ Rosie” at the Mineshaft Pub & Grill. 8:30pm

·   Feb 8th – Jan. 11 -  Bridge River Valley Economic Development Society Board Meeting- 6pm @ the BRVEDS Office. Everyone welcome!

·  Feb 14th – Valentine’s Day dinner at the Gold Bridge Hotel. Please call for Reservations 238-2343.

·   Feb 15th – Bridge River Valley Snowmobile Meeting. ~ 7pm at the Gold Bridge Ambulance Station – Everyone welcome!

·  Feb 16th – Karaoke with “Rockin’ Rosie” at the Mineshaft Pub & Grill. 8:30pm

·  Jan. 20 – Gold Bridge Community Club Meeting -7pm at the Community Club. Everyone welcome!

·  Feb 23rd – Pool Tournament at the Mineshaft Pub & Grill 4pm.

March 2008

 

April 2008

· Gold Bridge Community Club’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast at the Gold Bridge Community Hall.

 

May 2008

·   Bralorne-Pioneer Museum Re-opens for the season

·   Bridge River Golf Course Re-opens-May 19th approx.

·   Hurley Road normally opens for the long weekend.

·   For up to date road condition information for the Hurley and other Forest Service Roads within the Squamish Forest District visit the Ministry of Forests Road Conditions Webpage, which can be found at:

·  http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/dsq/Engineering/ roadinformation.htm

June 2008

·   June 27th, 28th & 29th- Bridge River Valley Reunion – Please call Helen Keir for details @ 250-238-2205.

·   Every Tuesday - Bralorne Pioneers Baseball Practices. Everyone is welcome!

·   Every Wednesday evening.  Wednesday Night Bike Rides. Call Lenny Hurst  @ 238-2300 or Scott Burns @ 238-2289 for more information.

·   Every Monday – Bridge Group at the Gold Bridge Community Club.

·   June – Father’s Day

 

July 2008

·  July 1st- - Canada Day

·  July 2007 - Annual July Long weekend Bralorne Ball Tournament.

·  Every Wednesday evening.  Wednesday Night Bike Rides. Call Lenny Hurst  @ 238-2300 or Scott Burns @ 238-2289 for more information.

·  If you would like to volunteer your time in helping to prepare the ball field or work at the concession stand.  Please contact Rose @ 238-2557.

August 2008

·  Annual Bridge River Open Golf Tournament @ the Gold Bridge Golf Course.

·  Annual Gun Lake Family Picnic @ Gun Lake Resort ~fun starts at 12pm.

·  Annual  Bridge River Idol- Karaoke Contest with Rockin Rosie– Date TBA

·  Every Monday afternoon-  The Weekly Bridge Group – Held at the Gold Bridge Community Club.  All skill levels welcome.

·  Every Wednesday evening -Wednesday Night Bike Rides. Call Lenny Hurst  @ 238-2300 or Scott Burns @ 238-2289 for more information.

 

September 2008

 

 

 

 

 

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