Trails in the Fraser Valley are remarkably similar to many regions in the Southern Interior, except for the “real” B.C.—mountains that rise above the horizon.

Like many outdoor enthusiasts, the Bike Sheriff and Constant Companion Carmen have zoomed by Chilliwack, Fort Langley, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadow on their way to explore the West Coast, Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast.

Curiosity got the better of CCC, so she checked some of the 83 easy rides, walks and runs in Colleen MacDonald's Let's Go Biking around Vancouver guidebook. The Fraser Valley chapter has 11 routes with five in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. All are flat compared to many hilly trails in the Southern Interior.

Here is a rundown with comparisons to local trails”

• Vedder River Trails (page 118). CCC chose the Vedder River Campground at 5355 Giesbrecht Road in Chilliwack because four parallel trails extend east and west on both sides of the river (part of the Trans Canada Trail).

Upon arrival, it turned out her timing was impeccable with hundreds of anglers lining the shore trying to hook huge spring and pink salmon.........

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