** Also
see Bridal Falls
(Lower)
Region and Location:
Fraser Valley, South Western British Columbia, Canada
Bridal Falls between Chilliwack and Hope BC on the
Trans Canada Highway.
Launch:
Back road is barely 2 wheel drive. Take the Chilliwack
Lake Rd from the Vedder crossing south of Sardis.
Turn up the Chipmunk Creek road. Turn left over Chipmunk
Creek and then take the first west fork. Near the
summit, take the right fork and then turn south at
the ridge top to launch. It is best to have someone
guide you up the road since it is very easy to get
lost on the logging roads.
HG Landing:
To access the Hang Gliding LZ take the Bridal Falls
overpass and turn left (South) onto Yale Road E. Proceed
3.3 km (2 miles) and turn left onto McGrath Road,
turn left onto Nevin Rd. and 0.6 km (0.4 miles) later
turn right onto McElvee. The landing fields rotate
under crop but are normally to the East side of the
road.
PG Landing:
End of driving range at Mountain Brook Golf Course
or on the other side of the road in the 'swamp'.
Flying Season:
From the beginning of June to the middle of September
Type of Site:
Suitable for both HG and PG
Mostly Thermal with occasional Ridge soaring at lower
knoll
Cross-Country:
Cross-country flights to Hope, out and returns, flights
along the ridge
Description of Launch:
Well groomed launch, large set-up area, facing WNW.
Launch is at 4620' (1400 m) ASL and has a short season
(starting late June). This launch is attractive to
hang glider pilots since it is an easier glide to
their landing field.
Description of LZs:
150' (50 m) ASL. Primary LZ is the "Swamp" landing zone, located across the road from the end of the driving range, to the southeast. It's also possible to land in the east end of the driving range itself, but watch out for the ball nets, poles, and guy wires. Neither LZ is particularly well suited to HG landings. There is a huge HG LZ on the north side of the highway on McElwee Rd which is visible from launch. HG LZ is on the east side of the road which has a blue steel gate. Make sure the gate is left closed.
Transportation:
Vehicle access is only possible by driving up through the Chilliwack river valley, and approaching from the south side of the range. The last part of the road to launch (2 km) is all but impassable, and a very sturdy 4 wheel drive vehicle is a must. Hiking over the deactivated section of road between the top of the Lower Bridal road and upper launch is possible (about a 1 hour hike).
Site Regulation:
The WCSC has tenures on the lower launch, upper launch, and the "Swamp" landing zone. There are also arrangements in place for the use of other landing fields. HPAC insurance and WCSC membership (of any type) is required. Please respect the site, and the work that many have put into it.
Contact:
Please contact a WCSC
director for the latest information.
Other Information:
100 km (60 miles) east of Vancouver. A wonderful site
with breathtaking scenery, and possible PG top landings.
Flyable just about every day during the summer.
CYA 105 (H) to 8000' ASL.
Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft), 173.640 Mhz
Local: 146.460 MHz or 146.550 MHz
Emergency: 911
Last
Updated: 27 Feb 2008
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