Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Santa Paula, CA

Charmlee Wilderness Park is a recreation area on over 532 acres in the best of the Santa Monica Mountains Coastal Slope Environment. This pet-friendly park in Malibu, CA, welcomes leashed pups to explore the over eight miles of hiking trails and picnic sites.

Rose Valley Falls Trail is an easy, 0.75 mile hike in Los Padres National Forest that will take about half an hour to complete with Fido. This dog-friendly trail is great for anyone wanting an easy hike, perhaps to bring along small children. There is only a little bit of bumpy ground with small stream crossings, which may pose a problem for the elderly. It's recommended to bring a towel to clean Fido's paws after the hike.

Hike with your pup along the Rosewood Trail to the gorgeous Angel Vista viewpoint in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a pet-friendly 3.5-mile round trip hike, with an elevation gain of about 800 feet, and is the most direct route to this gorgeous point in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Satwiwa Loop Trail is an easy, 2.5-mile pet-friendly hike in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area that will take about 1.5 hours to complete with Fido. This picturesque hike in Thousand Oaks, CA, is close to the city but will have you feeling like you entered a different world. Dogs must remain on the trail and are not allowed on backcountry trails in Point Mugu State Park.

Mission Oaks Park in Camarillo, CA is dog friendly. This 20-acre community park has numerous meandering walkways, picnic areas, restrooms, and even a concession stand. Leashed dogs welcome any time. Dogs can be off leash Monday thru Friday before 1:00 PM and after 4:00 PM.

Channel Islands Scenic Walking Path is a dog-friendly paved trail along the waterfront in Oxnard, CA. This path offers scenic views across Channel Island Harbor and several different marinas. Fido should be leashed along this walking path. Visitors will find several benches to rest or sit and take photographs, and there are picnic sites on the route as well.

Paradise Falls is pet-friendly. Bring your pooch to this 40-ft. waterfall in a canyon set inside a rugged regional park on the 2.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Thousand Oaks. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are well-behaved and all mess is cleaned up after them.

You and Fido can hike along the pet-friendly Grotto Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in Malibu, CA. This 3-mile out-and-back hike takes you to a secluded grotto. Although dogs are not allowed in the cave, you and your pup will find plenty of fun and exercise along the beautiful trail as you travel to it. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

If you and your leashed pup are experienced hikers looking for more than a leisurely trail, head up the dog-friendly Sandstone Peak Trail in Malibu, CA! This 6.25-mile loop trail has an elevation gain of 1,075 feet and provides expansive views of the surrounding area once you reach the summit.

Mishe Mokwa to Tri-Peaks and Sandstone Peak is a dog-friendly, moderately easy, 6.8-mile hike in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Located in Malibu, CA, this year-round path welcomes leashed pups and takes an average of 3 hours to complete with Fido.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs can visit Ventura Botanical Gardens in Ventura, CA on Wednesdays, Fridays and monthly Free Days. This pet-friendly attraction boasts a range of activities across its 107-acre property, including a hiking trail, lookout points, stone sculptures, a gift shop, gardens and more.

The pet-friendly Point Mugu State Park in Malibu, CA, is located in the Santa Monica Mountains and features five miles of ocean shoreline with rocky bluffs, beaches and sand dunes. Leashed pets are welcome throughout the day-use areas, including campgrounds, but not permitted on any trails or dirt roads. You'll find beach activities like swimming, body surfing and fishing here.

Piedra Blanca Trail is an easy, 2.5 mile hike in Los Padres National Forest that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. Enjoy the natural beauty of this trail that starts out by crossing Sespe Creek, a National Wild and Scenic River. The creek is home to gorges and the endangered California condor. The colors on the trees make for a beautiful autumn hike. It may be a good idea to wear pants, because some areas of the trail are overgrown with thorny plants.

You and your pup can explore the scenic saddles and the green canyon at Castro Crest from Latigo Canyon Road. This is a dog-friendly 3.8-mile hike in Malibu, CA, which offers stunning views of the mountains. Please note that the summit is privately owned and closed to the public.

Simi Peak Trail is a 5.3-mile heavily trafficked out-and-back path in Agoura Hills, CA. Ensure that you and your leashed dog are up for the challenge of this trail that is rated difficult. The year-round dog-friendly path is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips and bird watching.

Enjoy the breathtaking Angel Vista from the overlook of the Los Robles Trail in Thousand Oaks, CA. Fido is welcome to join you on this 7.6-mile round-trip hike that climbs 800 feet on the north side of the Santa Monica mountains. Pack all the necessities so that during your visit, you can take a break to enjoy a snack and some water at a picnic table.

Reyes Peak Trail is a moderately easy, 8.25 mile hike in Los Padres National Forest that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. This beautiful area is no secret and is loved for its lovely campgrounds and pine forests. The trail does not lead to Reyes Peak, but instead follows the crest of Pine Mountain Ridge.

The Ventura River Trail (Ojai Valley Trail Extension) 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 Ventura! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Ventura River Trail (Ojai Valley Trail Extension). 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 Ojai Valley 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 Ojai! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Ojai Valley 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 Ojai Valley 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 Ventura! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Ojai Valley 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.