Harrison Grind (Campbell Lake Trail)

INTERMEDIATE TO DIFFICULT HIKE

Join us on this great hike as we hike through some diverse terrain before reaching a nice view of Harrison Lake. We will then continue up past Campbell Lake to a more spectacular view of Harrison Lake. After the hike, we might stop for a drink in Harrison Hot Springs on an outdoor patio at one of the local bars/restaurants overlooking the lake. Should be a great day!

Length: 11.5 km round trip
Elevation Gain – 850 m
Hiking time – 5-6 hours

DISCLOSURE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By going on this Meetup event, you acknowledge and agree that you are participating at your own risk and are entirely responsible for your own safety getting to and from the trailhead, on the hike, and during the course of the event. In case of accident, illness, or other incapacity, you agree to pay for your own medical and/or evacuation expenses, whether or not you have specifically authorized them. You also verify that you are in good health and are physically capable of carrying out this hike. Therefore, you agree to release the Meetup Group, the Organizer, the Meetup Host, and any affiliate from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury which may arise out of participation in the Meetup event, including during transportation to and from the event.

Please remember to pay your driver gas money ($10 to $12 per hour is pretty standard).

Directions

From Vancouver, drive east towards Highway #1 the Trans Canada Highway and merge onto the highway heading eastbound. Continue for roughly the next 100km, through the Fraser Valley and past Chilliwack.

Take exit #135 BC-9 Towards Agassiz / Harrison. Veer to the right and loop around, crossing back over the highway and continue along the road before going straight through the roundabout. After crossing the bridge over the Fraser River, make a left towards Agassiz / Rosedale BC-9 and continue into the town of Agassiz. Follow the signs by turning left onto Cheam Avenue, then making a right onto Evergreen Drive and crossing the train tracks, before veering left on BC-9. At the 3-way intersection, turn right and follow Hot Spring Road (still BC-9) into Harrison.

The start of the Harrison Grind is located on Hot Spring Road at Balsam Avenue. Directly across the street from Balsam Avenue is a large wooden sign board with a map of hiking routes of the area. Park in the gravel parking area and the trail starts at the metal fence where there is a small opening on the left side.

What You Should Bring:

Hiking shoes/boots
Hiking poles (Optional)
Water (2-3 litres)
Packed Lunch
10 Essentials