{"id":14,"date":"2011-10-16T10:37:16","date_gmt":"2011-10-16T17:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isurvivedthehurley.com\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2024-04-27T22:37:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T05:37:33","slug":"about-the-hurley-road","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isurvivedthehurley.com\/?page_id=14","title":{"rendered":"About the Hurley Wilderness Road"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Hurley River Wilderness Road connects the community of the Bridge River Valley with the Pemberton Valley.\u00a0 It is also the most direct route for property owners and recreational users to the Bridge River Valley.\u00a0\u00a0 A 4 hour drive from Vancouver, 3hr from Whistler & 2hr from Pemberton at a leisurely pace.\u00a0 No services or cell range after Pemberton.\u00a0 The Hurley River Road is part of the Duffey Lake \/ Hurley River Scenic Loop<\/a> and is a spectacular drive.\u00a0 Information about the Bridge River Valley can be found on www.BridgeRiverValley.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

The Hurley River Road is open to vehicle traffic in the summer months only, usually from June – October.\u00a0 It is maintained to a wilderness standard that deters most 2wd vehicles.\u00a0\u00a0 It’s a wild ride you will never forget and the scenery is breathtaking! \u00a0The Hurley is a 74km rough dirt road which starts at the end of the Pemberton Meadows.\u00a0 After crossing the Lillooet River, the Hurley climbs over Railroad Pass (4, 500ft) and down to Gold Bridge or Bralorne.\u00a0 Expect mountain driving conditions.\u00a0 Drive with your headlights on and use caution. Watch for oncoming traffic and wildlife. Please use 4×4 when climbing to avoid washboards.<\/p>\n

Winter driving conditions can be encountered all year long on the Hurley Road.\u00a0 A spare tire is essential!\u00a0 Pioneer Paul runs the tire repair shop in Gold Bridge 250-238-2584 and he is a busy guy because of the Hurley Road!\u00a0 Gas is available in Gold Bridge with a credit card only, no cash.<\/p>\n

In the winter, ride your snowmobile over from the Pemberton Meadows to Bralorne or Gold Bridge.\u00a0 Road is groomed by Backcountry Snow Cats<\/a> who operate a catski operation from Hope Creek which is located on the North side of the pass.\u00a0 \u00a0 Reg and Kathy groom the Hurley Road in the winter and build and maintain the parking spot at the end of the road on the Pemberton side.\u00a0 Please show your appreciation and respect by staying off their marked\u00a0 runs.\u00a0 If you find yourself in one of thier zones\u00a0 by mistake, please make your way to the marked road and follow it out.\u00a0\u00a0 All runs and roads are marked with bamboo and signage.<\/p>\n

To report Hurley Road conditions, please email info@bridgerivervalley.ca<\/p>\n

This website is for information purposes only and we assume no liability for decisions made as a result of the information provided here.<\/p>\n

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