Top 7 Hiking Trails in Mont Orford National Park & The Eastern Townships

Our Favorite Family and Dog Friendly Hikes in The Eastern Townships

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Hiking and The Eastern Townships go together like peanut butter and jelly. With hikes for all levels, you can immerse yourself in the panoramic beauty of mountains, lakes, and everything in between. We have pulled together some of our favorite family and dog-friendly hikes in The Eastern Townships and specifically hikes Mont Orford National Park. We can promise you that you can't go wrong with any of these trails.

And voila! We present to you our favorite family and dog-friendly Hikes in The Eastern Townships.

Things to know about Mont Orford National Park

Located only 2.5 km from the chalets, the park is stunning all seasons and has many trails for all technical levels.

Things to know:

A park entry fee applies (it's worth it!)
A park map and table of trails are available online.
Click here to discover the dog-friendly trail map for summer.
Click here to discover the dog-friendly trail map for winter.
Google Maps Link

Photo: @seabound.jessica at Le Boucle des Trois-Etangs

These are some of our favorite hikes in the Mont Orford National Park:

L'Etang-Fer-de-Lance

Level: Easy
Distance: 3.5 km
Dog-friendly in summer, must be leashed at all times

Le Boucle des Trois-Etangs

Level: Easy
Distance: 5.5 km
Dog-friendly in summer, must be leashed at all times

Le Pékan

Level: Intermediate
Distance: 9.4 km

Photo: @ferlattez at Le Pékan

Mont Owls Head

Location: Owl's Head
45 km from Chalets
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Distance: 1.2 km - 11.8 km
Google Maps Link

Things to know:

It is free to hike the mountain
See the trail map here.
Hiking the mountain is only available in summer and fall
Dog-friendly but must be on a leash at all times

Photo: @marieisaway & @sam.angers at Sentier Abénakis-Maçonnique

Marais de la Rivière aux Cerises

Location: Magog
5 km from Chalets
Level: Easy
Distance: Up to 10 KM back and forth
Google maps link

Things to know:

Access to the trails is free, but you must pay a parking fee of $2.50/hr or $10 all day.
Dog-friendly but must be on a leash at all times.
The full trail will go to Lake Memphremagog, where you can walk the lake-front path or find a restaurant or cafe in Magog.

Photo: @wediditourway

Le Mont-Chauve

Level: Intermediate
Distance: 10.6 km
Dog-friendly all year, must be leashed at all times

Le Ruisseau-David

Level: Intermediate
Distance: 9 km
Dog-friendly all year, must be leashed at all times

Le Ruisseau-des-Chênes

Level: Difficult
Distance: 9 km
Dog-friendly in summer, must be leashed at all times

Photo: @marieisaway & @sam.angers at Le Ruisseau-des-Chênes

Mont Pinacle

Location: Coaticook
45 km from Chalets
Level: Easy - Intermediate
Distance: 6 km back and forth
Google Maps Link

Things to know:

You need to purchase a day pass for $7 for adults. You can purchase them online here.
There is free parking and a public bathroom available at the church.
The best time for photos is at sunset.

Photo: @wediditourway

Round Top Trail

Location: Sutton Natural Environment Park
60 km from Chalets
Level: Intermediate
Distance: 7.4 km
Google Maps Link

Things to know:

You must purchase a daily pass for adults (children under 17 free with a parent) on-site or online.
The park has multiple trails for all skill sets. Check the suggested hikes to pick the right one for you.
Dog-friendly on green trails but must be leashed at all times.

Photo: @claudia_coulombe at Round Top Trail

Join us at Chalets Hygge for an unforgettable retreat in the heart of nature.

We hope you found a new hike to try in our list of favorite family and dog-friendly hikes in The Eastern Townships. Our chalets are full of cozy comforts and a serene ambiance that is the perfect way to end a day of hiking exploration. We invite you to book your stay now and experience our chalets' ultimate tranquility and warmth. We look forward to hosting you!

Kerri & Philippe