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Highway 12: Lytton to Lillooet, Fraser Canyon, British Columbia
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Highway 12: Lytton to Lillooet

BC 12 · Lytton → Lillooet

Leisurely37 mi55 min4,400 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,500 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 12 runs north from Lytton along the east bank of the Fraser River to Lillooet, about 62 kilometers in all, with this drive ending in East Lillooet. It opened in 1953 and is a narrow, winding road on benches and bluffs above the river, through dry pine and sage country.

It continues the Fraser Canyon drive from Hope, so many people take it as the second half of a day. Traffic is light and services are few, so fill the tank in Lytton.

Along the way

  1. Lytton
  2. Lillooet
Elevation
4,400 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,500 ft
LyttonLillooet
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
LyttonLillooet
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Services are few between Lytton and Lillooet; fuel up first.
  • The road has patched and rough sections, including one about 10 km north of Lytton, though it is passable for ordinary cars, RVs and motorcycles.
  • Rockfall and slides can close the road after storms.
  • Winter tires or chains are required on most BC highways from October 1 to April 30, so check signs.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check DriveBC.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 12 from Lytton to Lillooet take?

Highway 12 from Lytton to Lillooet is 37 miles and takes about 55 minutes.

Is Highway 12 a twisty road?

It winds along the bluffs above the Fraser River, but the curves are mostly gentle.

Where does Highway 12 go?

Highway 12 runs about 62 km along the east bank of the Fraser River from Highway 1 at Lytton to Lillooet.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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