Tenquille Lake Loop Trail (Pemberton)

Site Description: This is a 3km loop trail around Tenquille Lake and falls entirely within the Recreation Site boundary. Camping is prohibited along the loop trail - see Tenquille Lake Campsite for more information. Please be respectful, pack out what you pack in and obey all posted rules. This trail is maintained by the Pemberton Wildlife Association.

For the Tenquille Lake campsite, follow this link: Tenquille Lake Campsite

Tenquille Lake (Hawint) is within the unceded territory of the Lil'wat Nation and has always been sacred to Lil'wat Nation. The greater Tenquille Lake area, including the Birkenhead River watershed, is also within the unceded territory of N'Quatqua.

The Province is working in partnership with Lil'wat Nation and N'Quatqua to implement the Visitor Use Management Strategy for the Tenquille Lake area. The Strategy was published in January 2022 and will identify management actions to protect and maintain the integrity of the important values in the area and minimize negative impacts from increasing recreation use. Lil'wat Ske'l7awlh (stewards) will be visiting the area a few days a week in summer months to conduct environmental monitoring and provide a presence on the land. See documents link below.

Driving Directions: The trails that lead to Tenquille Lake can be found on this website. Go to "search options" then "alphabetical name" and click the "show trails" button. Look for "Tenquille Lake Trail from Branch 12" for access via the Hurley FSR for 4X4 vehicles or look for "Tenquille Lake Historic Trail" for access from the start of the Upper Lilloet FSR where 4x4 vehicles are not required. A more challenging, 3-5 day traverse is also possible from the Chain Lakes-Owl Lakes trail. Please see the Pemberton Wildlife Association's website for more information on the area as well:
Pemberton Wildlife Association