Travelling through the scenic Hurley River Forest Service Road

Hurley River Forest Service Road is the name of a mountainous journey on the southern part of British Columbia, in Canada. It’s quite steep in some spots and cliff hanging in others. Summer access only. A high clearance vehicle is required.

Hurley River Forest Service Road

The road leads north through the Pemberton Valley. It’s gravel and summer access only. The route has humbled many egos. It’s not for the sissies and shouldn’t be attempted by novice drivers. It’s rough and have unexpected pot holes as well as some narrow spots. Take your time and drive with caution. In the winter the road is not cleared of snow and basically sees only snowmobile traffic until it’s ploughed through for vehicle traffic again, typically in late May. So it's generally only open June to October. 

The road is 42.1 km (26.1 miles) long running from Bralorne to Lillooet Forest Service Road. This is definitely not a Sunday drive. Drive with care as this is a mountain road with dangerous dropoffs. The road tops out at 1.395m (4,576ft) above the sea level, by Railroad Pass. With drops that appear to be hundreds, if not a thousand feet to the side, experienced drivers are the only ones who should attempt this route. The road is gravel with ruts and rocks and is best traversed with a high clearance vehicle (normal 2WD cars can handle the trip if the driver is comfortable with those road conditions). You might want to take this into consideration if you have passengers that don't like heights. Conditions can change fast at anytime up there with the fluctuating temperatures and weather.

The ‘Hurley,’ as it’s most commonly referred to, will take some skill, some patience, and some tolerance for vertigo. Be prepared to experience all kinds of weather. It's very intense because there are no guard rails at the edge and there is little room for error if oncoming traffic swerves in your direction. It’s a wild ride and the scenery is breathtaking! The journey offers an exhilarating driving experience, with superb views. A survival/safety kit are good things to carry in your truck.
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