Update on this post Nov 1st: Kathy from Backcountry Snowcats reports 65cm at the summit and chains are recommended, especially going north. The vehicles we encountered (from Goldbridge) kept going only because they couldn’t turn around. Thanks to Christine Spierings for the latest update and photo from last night. To give you an idea of…
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Road Condition Updates
October 29 Update
Thanks to Tracey Corning for the latest photo of the snow at the summit. Approx 8″. It was raining in Pemberton and snowing up top. It snowed to the valley on our side yesterday and last night so expect a snowy drive to Gold Bridge. If you choose to drive the Hurley at this time…
October 28 Update
Thanks to Jane for another update. Snow from Tenquille turn off to Scott’s gravel pitt on the Gold Bridge side. 6″ of snow at the summit. Brushing or ditching also happening lower down. If you choose to drive the Hurley at this time of the year be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and…
October 27 Update
Thanks to Jane for the latest photo of the snow near the summit. If you choose to drive the Hurley at this time of the year be prepared to experience all kinds of weather and winter driving conditions. Winter driving skills, 4×4, chains and good snow tires are essential for travel. A survival/safety kit are…
October 26 Update
Kathy from Backcountry Snowcats updated these conditions – 12cm not 8″ and tire ruts are melting out. Thanks to Robin for this message. Good Morning Michelle, my friend went over the Hurley this morning at 5:00 am and said there was close to 8 inches of snow at the summit and snowing hard. Very slippery….
October 22 Update
Thanks to Jim Blair the latest photo and to Sal Demare for this update: On Wednesday morning October 22, I travelled over the Hurley to go to Pemberton. The road is in reasonable shape, but potholes are developing on some areas, especially in the mid section. No snow on the roadbed with some snow still…
October 19 Update
Thanks to Daryl Thompson for the latest update and photo. Four to five inches at the summit of the Hurley, single track down to gravel. Very busy, lots of pulling out to let people by. If you choose to drive the Hurley at this time of the year be prepared to experience all kinds of…
October 8 Update
Grading downhill from summit
September 27 Update
Thanks to Sal Demare for the latest update. We drove back from Vancouver up and over the Hurley Saturday midday. The Lillooet FSR is in rough shape. The Hurley has been graded from Gold Bridge to the Hope Creek forestry road junction. It is in great shape and thanks to who ever was the grader…
Sep 25 Update
People have reported seeing a grader working on the Hurley so that’s good news! Sal Demare just sent in this update from the Ministry: Grading has started this week following the contractor’s schedule. I have been in communication with the race organizer and have informed her as to what section the grader is working today….
September 2 Update
The good news is the fires on the Hurley are out or under control. The bad news is we have heard multiple complaints of the Hurley being in the worst shape in a long time. Thanks to Hurley driver Al Jenkins for this update: I talked with MOF at Squamish and Merrit yesterday regarding the…
Hurley Wildfires
There are currently 5 spot fires on the Pemberton side of the Hurley. One is burning between switchbacks and the other 4 are above the switchbacks. If the road closes we will advise as soon as we find out. The gas pumps in Gold Bridge have some electronic issues and will be down for the…
Slow Food Road Closure
We have heard several reports from Hurley drivers saying the road is in terrible shape and about as bad as it gets. Washboard and potholes throughout the entire drive. Most people are taking it slow but there are some drivers speeding and getting frustrated with the slower traffic. This endangers everyone on the road so…
June 30 Update
Thanks to Chuck for the latest Hurley update. Came down the Hurley from Bralorne (via the E Hurley) yesterday, so here’s my update. The East Hurley was about the same as the previous month, being mostly rough spots but not too bad for the EH. Watch out for a couple of branches sticking out in…
June 11 Grading Update
Grading is on going. Some tire buster rocks uncovered. Be prepared with a full spare or two. A donut tire is not going to cut it! This site is based on Hurley driver updates so please email new road conditions to info@bridgerivervalley.ca or post in the comments below. Click here to fill out the Bridge…