Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Nuevo Leon, MX

William Heise County Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Julian, CA. This tranquil park is home to interpretive trails you can explore with your pooch. Pets are permitted if they are properly restrained and under the control of the owner. Dogs must be licensed, on a leash no longer than six feet and attended at all times. Pets are not allowed in or around the cabin area. Please note that there is a fee for parking, which is cash only.

Leashed dogs are welcome at the 110-acre West Wetlands Park in Yuma, AZ. The 30 acres of the lower beach are restored with native trees and grasses, and an additional 30 acres of the upper beach are developed with a lake, picnic areas, parking, lighting and landscaping. The park is also home to the dog-friendly, 1.3-mile Charles Flynn Riverfront Trail.

Pioneer Mail Trail in Mount Laguna, CA, is an easy, dog-friendly, 1.75-mile hike in Cleveland National Forest that will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. This trail will reward you with a stunning panoramic view. Anza Borrego Desert State Park lies 3000 feet below you, and mountains span as far as the eye can see to the north and south. An Adventure Pass is required.

The Sunset Trail is an easy, dog-friendly, 3.25-mile hike in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. Or, you can take the 9.2-mile roundtrip out-and-back journey (connecting with the Big Laguna Trail). If you're hoping to spend some time outside with Fido, this Mount Laguna, CA, path is for you!

Chambers Park at Lake Cuyamaca is a dog-friendly recreation area in Julian, CA, about an hour's drive from San Diego. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on one of the walking trails as long as visitors help preserve the lake's cleanliness by picking up after them. Day-use passes, and fees may be required to utilize the park.

Fido is allowed in certain pet-friendly areas of Joshua Tree National Park in Twentynine Palms, CA. The park features two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado. Pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and may not go on any trails or in the backcountry, or inside any buildings. Dogs can explore picnic areas, roads, and campgrounds, but cannot go more than one hundred feet from them. The National Park reminds dog owners to clean up after their pet and bring plenty of water along for them. Visitors should check out Joshua Tree's official website for a map of where pets are allowed.

Leashed dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park, a stunning 710-acre park situated at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in La Quinta, CA. Lake Cahuilla is set in the midst of expansive lawns and picturesque mountain tops making it a spectacular destination. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. Pups are not allowed in the water due to it being a reservoir.

Pyramid Peak Trail is a moderate, dog-friendly, 8-mile hike in Mountain Center, CA. This trail is located within the San Bernardino National Forest and will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. This trail lies along the Desert Divide, a section of the Pacific Crest Trail. The view is incredible with mountains to the north and south, the Salton Sea to the west, and the valley below. This area is rather vacant due to the extremely hot temperatures and constant sun exposure. The trail is primarily used for hiking and snowshoeing and is best used from June until October. Fido must be kept on a leash while on this trail.

Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve is a dog-friendly park and trail in La Quinta, CA. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the trails and walking paths, but is not allowed on the picnic tables. Please note that the trails are within the nature preserve, so your dog must be under your control at all times.

The Palms to Pines Scenic Byway is a dog-friendly scenic route that begins in Palm Desert, CA. Enjoy 67 miles of winding roads that traverse through the desert and the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. There are plenty of places to pull off the road to allow your pets to stretch their legs while you appreciate the changing scenery.

Keys View is a popular dog-friendly area within Joshua Tree National Park in Twentynine Palms, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome at the wheelchair accessible lookout or on the 0.2 mile loop trail. Enjoy excellent panoramic views of the Coachella Valley from your vantage point on the Little San Bernardino Mountains. Please note that the national park charges an entrance fee.

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in Julian, CA, has some dog-friendly areas. Dogs are not allowed on all the trails, so look for signage during your visit. Pets are permitted on the campgrounds, picnic areas, paved roads and Cuyamaca Peak Fire Road. The two family camps, Paso Picacho and Green Valley can be reserved from spring to fall. Please ensure Fido is leashed at all times.

As Highway 74 winds out of the Coachella Valley south of Palm Desert, admire the panoramic views from Coachella Valley Vista Point. This popular roadside overlook offers you and Fido 360º views of the vast landscape, nearby desert communities of Indian Wells and La Quinta, and beyond to the San Jacinto and Gorgonio mountains. On clear days visitors can catch a glimpse of Salton Sea, a shallow, landlocked, highly-saline body of water which lies forty miles to the southeast.

Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you for a hike along The Cross Trail in Palm Desert, CA. Beginning at Homestead Trailhead and accessible year-round, embark on a 2.3 mile hike over a heavily trafficked out and back trail. Named for the iconic cross standing at the end of the trail, hikers can admire an abundance of wildflowers and the rocky desert landscape which lies beyond. A moderately difficult rating and fairly steep rocky terrain doesn't deter the many hiking enthusiasts and their dogs who frequent this scenic trail. Visitors should bring plenty of water and snacks for their journey.

Mayflower Regional Park is a dog-friendly park in Blythe, CA, located alongside the Colorado River. The park features fishing, boating, barbecue areas, and camping with both RV and dry camping sites. There is a day-use fee for both people and dogs. Fido must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet.

Sheep Mountain Trail is an extremely difficult, 12.5-mile hike in Mountain Center, CA. This trail is located within the San Bernardino National Forest and will take about 8.5 hours to complete with Fido. This trail will have you feeling far more exhausted at the end than you would expect. The trail has constant ups and downs, sun exposure, rocky ground, and is literally uphill both ways. Those attempting this beautiful trail, including your dog, should be used to hiking at least a few times a week.

Palm View Peak Trail is a difficult, though dog-friendly 8.6-mile hike in Mountain Center, CA. This trail is located within San Bernardino National Forest and will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. If you are looking to hike to a peak with a dramatic view, then this might not be the trail for you. This trail is for those who want to enjoy a trail and don't necessarily need it to lead somewhere epic. It is a little hard to find the path to the top, but with a map and some trail sense you can find the peak and trail register. Fido must be leashed while on this trail.

Bring Fido to Noble Canyon Trailhead to explore a beautiful pet-friendly trail near Pine Valley, CA. The trail extends 10 miles one way, but has a mid-way exit and parking point further up Pine Creek Rd if you and your pup want to enjoy a shorter hike. An Adventure Pass is required for parking and should be purchased online in advance of your visit. Hikers and their four-legged companions should allow a full day to navigate this moderately difficult trail. Due to hot temperatures, this trail is best taken during Fall, Winter or Spring.

The Yuma Crossing Bike Path 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 Yuma! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Yuma Crossing Bike Path. 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.