BC-99 from Vancouver to Cache Creek
Has any one taken this route up north recently? What is the condition of the road? any reason we should not use it to go north this may? Yeah I know, Vancouver traffic. :)
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I've travelled that road quite often. It depends on what you're travelling with. From Vancouver to Whistler will be no problem no matter what you have, but you will be climbing uphill. From Whistler to Pemberton,the road becomes a little more curvy and more up and down grades. Pemberton to Lillooet is where the road gets a lot more intense. There are some steep inclines and steep descents up to 14% grades as well as some very sharp turns at the ends of them. It is a narrow 2 lane road with some one lane bridges. You won't be going very fast on this stretch. Even slower depending if you're pulling anything or driving a larger rig. There is very little traffic and usually no cell service on this stretch. You can encounter rocks on the road so you need to be aware of this also. It can be a little white knuckle because of the grades if this is your first time. You can use google maps to look at the road but doesn't do the grades justice. You should also check the website (drivebc.com)
before leaving. They have very up to date info on accidents, rock slides, washouts or construction as well as webcams to check out. It's a very scenic stretch and you should be fine as long as you go slow. Ensure your brakes are in good shape. After Lillooet, the road to Cache Creek is fine. Depending on when in May, you could still encounter some ice on the roads between Pemberton and Lillooet. There could still be snow around as the road is quite shady due to rock cliffs and large trees on both sides. Probably best to do the Pemberton-Lillooet stretch in the afternoon.
before leaving. They have very up to date info on accidents, rock slides, washouts or construction as well as webcams to check out. It's a very scenic stretch and you should be fine as long as you go slow. Ensure your brakes are in good shape. After Lillooet, the road to Cache Creek is fine. Depending on when in May, you could still encounter some ice on the roads between Pemberton and Lillooet. There could still be snow around as the road is quite shady due to rock cliffs and large trees on both sides. Probably best to do the Pemberton-Lillooet stretch in the afternoon.
