Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in La Palma, CA

Peter's Canyon Regional Park in Orange, CA, is a great hiking destination for you and Fido. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore trails such as The East Ridge View Trail, Lake View Trail, and Peters Canyon Creek Nature Trail.

Hollyridge Trail is one of the many paths in Griffith Park that leads to the iconic Hollywood sign. Hike with your favorite furry friend along this pet-friendly 3.5-mile trail in Los Angeles, CA. You'll make your way to the summit of Mount Lee, which features gorgeous views of the sign and the city below.

Leashed pets are welcome to join you at Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, a pet-friendly park in Newport Beach, CA. Enjoy the different bird and plant varieties on this coastal wetland, as well as water views from the paved and unpaved trails.

The Shady Canyon Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Irvine! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Shady Canyon Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for to a walk across 607 acre Mile Square Regional Park, located in Fountain Valley, CA.

The pet-friendly Lake Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, CA, is where the locals bring their dogs for playtime and socialization under the Hollywood sign. There are signs stating that dogs should be kept on a leash, and rangers do visit to enforce these rules.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly paths around Echo Park Lake in East Los Angeles, CA. The park also has picnic tables and pedal boats.

Mount Hollywood Trail is an easy, dog-friendly, 3-mile hike in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA. While you and your leashed pup hike this trail, you will see breathtaking views of the Hollywood sign and the Los Angeles Basin. You will also enjoy the scenery as you look at the San Gabriels or the ocean. The trail can be accessed by parking at the Griffith Observatory or the Ferndell Trail in Los Feliz.

Arlington Garden is a three-acre garden on Caltrans-owned land. It is leased to the City of Pasadena and entrusted by the city to Arlington Garden in Pasadena. This garden is not only friendly to people and pets, but also exists as a refuge for Pasadena’s native fauna. Birds, bees, and butterflies are particularly abundant and can be seen throughout the year. Arlington Garden is open 8 am to 6 pm every day of the year, no charge.

Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is pet friendly! This 1,492-acre park is located in the City of South El Monte, CA, and is one of Los Angeles County’s largest and most popular recreation areas. Bring your pooch along on a leash to explore the trail around the water. The park is located on both sides of the Pomona Freeway at Rosemead Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after their pups.

The Hicks Canyon Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Irvine! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hicks Canyon Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to visit the dog-friendly Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena, CA. This natural preserve features 70 acres of land with a range of activities for owners and their pups to participate in, including an archery range, walking paths, a pond, park benches and more. Dogs must be leashed.

Bring Fido to this unique attraction in Griffith Park for a picnic or games in the adjacent grassy area. The Old Zoo Picnic Area in Los Angeles, CA, was once the home of the former LA Zoo before it moved to its current location. The abandoned zoo has become a picnic area with old animal cages and exhibits.

Colorado Lagoon is a dog-friendly park in Long Beach, CA, featuring a small wetland trail where leashed dogs are welcome. The park also has a playground and picnic areas. Note that pets are not allowed on the beach.

Located on 51 acres, the George F Canyon Nature Center & Preserve in Rolling Hills, CA, features a dog-friendly nature trail and stream that passes through one of the most pristine and beautiful canyons on the Peninsula. With signage and benches along the path, this trail creates a delightful experience for owners and their pets!

At Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach, CA, leashed dogs are welcome on the paved, Coastal Bluff Trail. Please note that dogs aren't permitted on the beach, in the backcountry hiking trails, nor may dogs be left unattended. Dogs are required to be on a leash not more than six feet in length and can be walked on paved areas only.

Summitridge Park in Diamond Bar, CA is dog friendly. There are three different routes available: Ridge Route, Canyon Loop and the Grand View Route. Be sure to pack well for you and Fido, as there are no drinking facilities or restrooms along the trails. Dogs must stay leashed and under supervision during your walk. Be alert as the area is known to house wildlife like coyotes and rattlesnakes.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Elysian Park in Los Angeles, CA, which contains 570 acres of serene natural space. An excellent place to bring your pup for an on-leash walk! The park features a bike path, hiking trail, horseshoe pits, jogging paths and restrooms.

The Peters CanyonTrail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Irvine! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Peters Canyon Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Donald and Bernice Watson Recreation Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Duarte! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Donald and Bernice Watson Recreation Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.