Dog Friendly Hiking Trails Near Sonoma Barracks, CA, US

Explore the 3-mile trail within Bartholomew Park with your dog. Take in the duck pond and windmill, weave through mature oaks, madrones, redwoods and vineyards, and follow wildflowers up the log steps and cresting at a view of San Francisco Bay. Free parking is available within the park, in the designated area. The trail is moderate to difficult in places and dogs must remain on leash at all times. Wine bottles to go can be purchased at Bartholomew Estate Winery to enjoy at the picnic tables inside the park.

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.

Two- and four-legged outdoor enthusiasts are invited to visit Sonoma Valley Regional Park in Glen Ellen, CA. This recreation area features a range of visitor amenities, including the Elizabeth Perrone Dog Park, hiking trails, picnic areas, birdwatching and more. Canines must be leashed unless they are within the fenced dog park area.

The Sonoma 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 Sonoma! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Sonoma 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.