A hard out-and-back hike to a big view. A real workout, with about 700 m of climbing over 9–10 km. Plan on 4–5 hours and pack the Ten Essentials.
Challenging · 9–10 km out-and-back · +650–700 m climb · 4–5 hours · Dogs: on leash
Not yet verified against an official source. Figures are approximate; check the park page before you go. · Sources · Cite this page
Spotted something out of date? Let me know and I'll fix it. Suggest an edit
Got a great shot? Send it in and I'll add it with your credit. Send a photo
Fraser Valley · ~120 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check BC Parks (Cheam Range) before you go.
Schematic: an illustrative shape drawn from total distance and gain, not a GPS trace. Real ups and downs will differ.
We only show real, openly licensed photos of the place.
Got a great shot? Send it in and I'll add it with your credit. Send a photo
| Region | Fraser Valley |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Season | Mid-summer to early fall |
| Trailhead | Chilliwack Lake area via rough forest service road |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | Access road needs a high-clearance vehicle. |
| Dogs | On leash |
| Kid-friendly | Better for older, fit kids or adults |
| Highlights | Views |
| Crowds | Moderate |
| Managed by | BC Parks (Cheam Range) |
Huge Fraser Valley views. Road conditions change; check before you go.
Numbers are approximate. Check BC Parks (Cheam Range) for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 9–10 km (out-and-back) with roughly 650–700 m of elevation gain. Most people take 4–5 hours. Figures are approximate; check BC Parks (Cheam Range) before you go.
Yes, on leash.
Access road needs a high-clearance vehicle.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
See also: Dog-friendly hikes · Hikes with the best views · Hikes for July · Hikes for August · Hikes for September · Fraser Valley hikes · Dog-friendly hikes · Guides
Hike Vancouver. "Cheam Peak." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/cheam-peak/
Spotted something out of date? Let me know and I'll fix it. Suggest an edit
Got a great shot? Send it in and I'll add it with your credit. Send a photo
Hi, I'm Cam Appleton. I love Vancouver and I love getting out on its trails. When I went looking for a simple, easy hiking guide for around here, I couldn't find one I liked. I also really like helping people, so I built this one.
My day job is real estate. I help people buy, sell and lease. I hope you're enjoying the start of Hike Vancouver. If you're thinking about living closer to trails like this one, I'm happy to talk.
Cam Appleton