Sports & Outdoor Recreation in Lillooet

Parking: 50°40’54.53”N 121°55’49.37”W
Park in Cayoosh Campground close to the Bridge of the 23 Camels.
Distance: 2.4 km (1.5 miles).
Time: 45 min. one-way.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate.

Built by the Lillooet Lions Club in the 1990s, the Lions Trail is a staple for local hikers, traversing the bank of the Fraser River through diverse habitat affording breathtaking views of the mighty river

Parking: N50° 41’ 43.4’’ W121° 56’ 19.9’’
Park in lot behind REC Centre (access behind Museum).
Distance: 8.7km (5.4 mi).
Time: 1-hour jog, 2-hour walk.
Difficulty: Moderate.

Popular route with local runners, walkers and cyclists, crosses the Bridge of 23 Camels and the Old Suspension Bridge, offering gorgeous views of town and the famous river with fabulous mountain backdrops.

Parking: N50° 42’ 21.7’’ W121° 55’ 55.6’’
Park at Old Mill Plaza.
Distance (Time): 2.4 km from mall to cemetery (30-45 minutes), 5.3 km for complete route (1 to 1.5 hours).
Difficulty: Easy to moderate.

This trail commemorates Lillooet’s history as the site of the first jade mine in BC. Stroll down Lillooet’s Main Street and enjoy over 30 unique pieces of jade, some weighing many tons. Pick up a brochure at KC Health & Gifts.

Parking: N50° 41’ 52.9’’ W121° 56’ 65.9’’
Park in gravel cul-de-sac at west end of Victoria Street.
Distance: 3.4 km (2 mi.)
Time: 2 to 3-hour hike
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult, 500 metres elevation gain.

This popular route takes hikers to the famous Red Rock outcropping 500 metres above town, offering an astounding panorama of the Fraser River valley. Local flora and fauna abound. Take water with you.

Parking: N50° 40’ 51.2’’ W121° 55’ 49.7’’
Park in parking area just off Powerhouse Road.
Distance: 190 m to 2 km
Time: 30 min. to 1 hour.
Difficulty: Easy (rocky shoreline).

A chance to get up close to the mighty Fraser River. Enjoy a walk through an active ecological restoration site that showcases our beautiful grasslands and Black Cottonwood ecosystem at the confluence of the Seton and Fraser Rivers.

Parking: N50° 40’ 25.1’’ W121° 58’ 11.9’’
Park in beautiful, paved wayside park.
Distance: 0.35 km (0.2 miles).
Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy.

A short, easy walk along fast-moving Seton River offers the chance to see mountain goats on the cliffs above and other wildlife. Trails follow spawning channels full of salmon in season. Interpretive signage reveals local ecology and First Nations history

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Gaze at the spectacular emerald-green waters of Seton Lake Reservoir and the surrounding Chilcotin mountains. Learn about the history of the Lillooet area and some of its modern-day features on a self-guided interpretive trail at the viewpoint. Look for evidence of kekulis, underground winter homes built by the St'at'imc people.

Parking: N50° 40’ 06.2’’ W121° 58’ 67.3’’
Park at BC Hydro Campground entrance.
Distance: 3.3 kms (2 mi.)
Time: 60 minutes.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate.

Two pretty loop walks connected by a steep hill. The loops go through forest, along Cayoosh Creek and offer awesome mountain views. Across Highway 99 from the upper bench you can access the incredible Seton Lake lookout.

Parking: N50° 40’ 14.1’’ W121° 58’ 40.6’’
Park on immediate south side of Canal Bridge on Highway 99.
Distance: 3.2 kms (2 mi.) one-way
Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: Easy.

On this level roadway along the south side of the BC Hydro canal which connects Seton Lake with the powerhouse on the Fraser, you walk in the shadow of the majestic towering cliffs at the base Mt. Brew. Watch for waterfowl on the canal.

▼ Off Hwy 99 east of Pemberton on Duffey Lake Rd
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Joffre Lakes Provincial Park has excellent hiking, camping, mountaineering, wildlife viewing, and fishing opportunities. The area is known for the magnificent jagged peaks, icefields, cold rushing streams, and turquoise blue lakes. Glacial peaks are visible from an easily accessible viewpoint 500 metres from the parking lot. Heading towards middle and upper Joffre Lakes, the trail becomes more challenging.

BC Parks requires that park users reserve a day-use pass during the summer and winter periods at select parks to help manage visitation levels at popular day use areas. Reservations can be made online only. At Joffre there is no cell-service to make reservations, so please ensure you reserve a spot prior leaving Pemberton or Lillooet.