Dog-Friendly Trails in Pemberton

Trail listing

More dog walks around Pemberton

Beyond the trails above, these are the walks locals use when they want somewhere quieter, flatter or a lot higher.

Lillooet River Dyke Trails

Long, level walks along the Lillooet River through Pemberton Meadows, with open views of Mount Currie. The wide sightlines are a real help with reactive dogs: you see bikes, horses and other walkers coming well before they reach you. The dykes run beside working farms, so keep dogs out of fields and away from livestock.

Bathtub Trail

A local favourite that crosses an old railway bridge over the Lillooet River and drops to a wide sandbar on the far bank. In summer the sandbar is the best dog swimming and sunbathing spot in the valley. Watch for mountain bikers on the approach.

Lillooet River Trail

A loose network of worn paths along the lower Lillooet River through cottonwood and alder. Great for dogs who love a good sniff, and long enough to stretch out a walk without doubling back.

Green River Forest Service Road

Wide, well-graded gravel roads along the Green River north of Pemberton, with river access and very little traffic. Check road status for active logging before you go, and bring water: natural sources are not always reliable.

Pemberton Meadows Road

The quiet rural roads through the farming valley northwest of town, past horse paddocks and vegetable farms with Mount Currie ahead. These are public roads, so leash up near properties, livestock and passing cars. Early morning light here is hard to beat.

Rohr Lake

A turquoise alpine lake in a steep cirque off the Duffey Lake Road, about 5.5 km in with roughly 700 m of climbing. Fit adult dogs do well; it is not one for puppies or seniors. Stream crossings can dry up by late summer, so carry extra water.

Semaphore Lakes

A high basin of alpine lakes below Face and Locomotive Mountains, reached from the Hurley side of Pemberton Meadows. Roughly 9 to 10 km return with real elevation, and dogs stay on leash throughout. A full mountain day for fit dogs with fit owners.

Before you go

Wildlife is active all year. The Pemberton valley is bear and coyote country, and farmland edges draw animals that have stopped worrying about people. A solid recall matters more than the leash itself. Make noise on blind corners and carry bear spray from spring to fall. Our bear safety guide covers what to do in an encounter.

Pemberton runs hotter than Whistler. In July and August, pick walks with water: One Mile Lake, Bathtub, the Lillooet River or the Green River roads. Walk early or late and turn back if your dog is panting hard and looking for shade. More in keeping your dog safe in the heat.

Snow lingers up high. Rohr Lake and Semaphore Lakes can hold snow well into July. The valley walks (the Friendship Trail, the dykes and Pemberton Meadows Road) stay open almost all year.

Joffre Lakes does not allow dogs. It is the most common mix-up we hear about. Head to One Mile Lake or Nairn Falls instead.