Family and Dog Friendly Hikes in The Eastern Townships

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.  We can promise you that you can't go wrong with any of these trails!

Happy hiking!


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


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


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:

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

These are some of our favorite hikes in the 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

    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:

    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