Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Olema, CA

Leashed pets are welcome to join you as you relax or play at Marin Headlands, in beautiful Sausalito, CA. Enjoy hiking trails with dramatic cliffs and sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Dog-friendly trails are marked and notify hikers of leash or voice control rules. Picnic areas are also available.

The pet-friendly Mount Tamalpais State Park in Mill Valley, CA welcomes leashed dogs on paved roads, parking lots, campsites and picnic areas. Dogs are only allowed in these areas. The State Park consists of deep canyons, sweeping hillsides, cool redwood forests, oak woodlands, and open grasslands. At night, Fido must sleep in a tent or vehicle. There's no main entrance fee; however certain trailheads have cash only parking fees.

Lands End Trail is a beautiful dog-friendly hike in San Francisco, CA. The route winds around rocky cliffs overlooking the ocean and offers spectacular views at every turn. This 3.4 mile coastal hike is moderately challenging and should take 1.5 hours to complete. Pets on leashes are welcome to join you as you take in the stunning views on this famous San Francisco trail.

Indian Tree Preserve is pet-friendly. This natural area is full of winding pet-friendly trails you are welcome to explore with your pooch. Big Trees Trail lives up to its name. Bring your leashed dog on a walk through stands of redwoods and mature woodlands that open up to scenic views of Stafford Lake. Dogs are also allowed off-leash on fire roads, as long as they are under voice control. Ship’s Mast Trail is a forested traverse through a quiet redwood grove. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.

Bring Fido for a visit to pet-friendly Cascade Canyon Preserve in Fairfax, CA, located on over 504 acres in the Madera Creek watershed. Take your four-legged friends for some exercise on the cool shaded trails through evergreen forests, and enjoy a hike up to the beautiful Cascade Falls. Leashed dogs are welcome on signed fire roads and trails. A maximum of three pups are allowed per person and leashes must not exceed six feet in length.

The Tiburon Historical 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 Belvedere Tiburon! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Tiburon Historical 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.

The NWP Railroad 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 Corte Madera! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the NWP Railroad 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.

Ernie Smith Park is a dog-friendly community park in Sonoma, CA, named after Ernest Maynard "Ernie" Smith, a pioneer in Bay Area sports announcing. The park features a children's playground, basketball court, dog park, and a half-mile paved trail with picnic tables and a wildlife viewing platform. During your visit Fido is sure to lure you towards Ernie Smith Dog Park, a fully-fenced area perfect for off-leash play.

Millerton Point in Inverness, CA, offers a scenic spot to enjoy with your leashed pup at the Vista Point Picnic Area—the only dog-friendly area on site. While dogs aren't permitted on the beach or trails, you can still take in beautiful bay views and enjoy a relaxing picnic together. Restrooms and parking are available near the area for your convenience.

Dogs are welcome on the Cross Marin Trail bike path of Samuel P. Taylor State Park in Lagunitas, CA. This pet-friendly trail runs along Lagunitas Creek about three miles through the park, following the old North Pacific Coast Railroad right-of-way into the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. You can also camp with your pup in the campground, or enjoy a picnic in the day-use area. Please note that dogs are not allowed on any other trails, the hike-and-bike campsites, in the cabins or in the creek.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a dog-friendly national park in Mill Valley, CA. The park consists of over 81,000 acres filled with a variety of flora and fauna. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on trails in Marin County, San Francisco County, and San Mateo County. Some of the trails allow dogs that are under voice control. Please note that dogs are not allowed in public buildings, Muir Woods, Alcatraz Island, shuttle buses, public fishing piers, and campgrounds.

Dogs are welcome to join you at Robson-Harrington Park, a lovely, pet-friendly public park in San Anselmo, CA. Enjoy the community gardens, walkways, outdoor fireplaces and green lawns.

Dawn Falls in Larkspur, CA welcomes leashed pets on designated hiking trails. This beautiful, pet-friendly park includes gorgeous waterfall views, bird watching and wildflowers for you and Fido to enjoy.

Pets are welcome on-leash for a scenic and relaxing hike along Phoenix Lake in Ross, CA. The dog-friendly loop trail is a 2.8-mile single track that is open year-round for hiking, walking and running. Be sure to keep an eye out for some of the local wildlife.

The Old Railroad Grade 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 Mill Valley! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Old Railroad Grade 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.

The Mill Valley/Sausalito Multiuse Pathway 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 Mill Valley! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mill Valley/Sausalito Multiuse Pathway. 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.

The Cross Marin 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 Lagunitas! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Cross Marin 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.

The Cross Marin 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 Nicasio! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Cross Marin 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.

Sutro Baths is pet-friendly. Located at the beginning of Lands End Trail, a moderate coastal pathway, bring your leashed pooch along to the remains of an extravagant public bath house that opened in 1896. Dogs are welcome to explore, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after. Sutro Baths is best accessed during daylight hours.