If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in California. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in California that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!
Sundial Bridge
Bring Fido out for a day at Sundial Bridge, a pet-friendly park in Redding, CA. Leashed pets are welcome to walk with you across this world-famous pedestrian bridge and public art installation that crosses over the Sacramento River. You can also access the surrounding river trails for more exploration and exercise!
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Fresno Canyon Trail
Fresno Canyon Trail in Corona, CA, is pet-friendly. This out and back trail stretches through the rolling peaks of Corona's countryside. It's not for all hikers and could prove a little strenuous at times. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the trail, as long as they are well-behaved around other trail users and all mess is cleaned up after them.
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Jackson Demonstration State Forest
Take Fido for a walk through the woods at Jackson Demonstration State Forest in Fort Bragg, CA. The outdoor recreational area features 48 miles of dog-friendly hiking trails, including the popular Chamberlin Creek Waterfall Trail. The trails are filled with a variety of different trees, with redwoods being the most prevalent.
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Mount Hollywood Trail at Griffith Park
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.
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Lands End Trail
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.
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San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve Rios (East) Trail
The Rios (East) Trail is an easy 1.2-mile hike in the San Elijo Ecological Reserve in Solana Beach, CA. This dog-friendly trail runs close to the lagoon and allows one to enjoy wetland plants and birds. This beautiful area is still close to the highway, and parts of it can be muddy. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Find the trailhead at the end of Rios Ave, where you also find on-street parking.
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Zuma Canyon Loop Trail
Zuma Canyon Loop Trail is a pleasant pet-friendly hike in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Leashed pets can join their humans as they hike along this trail in Malibu, CA. Please note that the creek that runs through the canyon flows all year but, at times, can be only a trickle.
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Forrestal Reserve
With some of the best remaining native wildlife habitat and hiking trails, the 155-acre dog-friendly Forrestal Reserve in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, is critical to the Peninsula's natural environment! While walking with your leashed pup, keep an eye out for fossils, rock layers, native flowers and breathtaking views.
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Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center
The dog-friendly Eaton Canyon Natural Area Park and Nature Center is located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. A hike with your leashed pup through this conveniently-located public Pasadena, CA park is rewarded with the site of a beautiful waterfall. Be sure to bring water and other necessities to keep you and Fido cool during your time outdoors!
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Iron Mountain Trail
Iron Mountain Trail is a dog-friendly, moderately easy, 5.75 mile hike in Poway, CA. This hike takes about 2.5 hours to complete with Fido. This is a very popular trail that is clearly marked. If your dog is used to trails it should be okay on his paws, if not you may want to work him up to it.
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Lake Chabot Regional Park
Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro, Valley, CA is a busy dog-friendly park packed with fun activities, from fishing to running trails. Pets are welcome to join you on-leash in designated areas. There's an entrance fee per dog, and guide or service dogs may enter for free. Swimming is not permitted at the park.
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Grays Peak Trail
Grays Peak Trail is a moderately easy, 6.4-mile, out-and-back hike in Fawnskin, CA. This dog-friendly trail is located within the San Bernardino National Forest and will take about 3.5 hours to complete with Fido. This trail is on the north side of the lake and will actually lead you to the backside of the mountain where water views disappear. However, losing the view of the water is worth the peace, quiet, and open vistas that take its place. This area is subject to closure due to habitat protection. Since this trailhead is within the bald eagle habitat, it's closed during the nesting season from winter to spring, sometimes extending into summer.
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Peters Canyon Regional Park
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.
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Mirror Lake Trail - Yosemite
This paved trailhead in Yosemite National Park includes a lovely loop from the car park at Yosemite Valley east towards Camp Curry and onto Mirror Lake. Leashed pets, bicycles, and strollers are allowed on the first paved mile of the trail. Parking can be found at Curry Village.
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Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area in Los Angeles, CA, is dog friendly! Fido can join you on the five miles of trails at the park. The recreation area is also home to lawns, landscaped areas, picnic sites, playgrounds, a fishing lake, and a lotus pond. Dogs must be leashed and under the complete control of the owner. Please note an entrance fee may apply.
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Los Gatos Creek Trail
The Los Gatos Creek 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 Los Gatos! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Los Gatos Creek 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.
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Lower Canyonback Trail
Spend a few hours with Fido on the Lower Canyonback Trail in Los Angeles, CA. This pet-friendly 4.2-mile hike ascends Canyonback Ridge. Enjoy beautiful views of west LA, Santa Monica Bay, the Santa Monica Mountains and the Getty Museum.
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Jim Green Trail
The Jim Green trail begins at the end of Cortez Ave. winding around the north side of Chalk Mountain Golf Course, which is part of the county's 230-acre regional park. Named after the late Jim Green of Atascadero, an outdoor enthusiast responsible for the formation of many hiking and equestrian trails in San Luis Obispo county, the trail begins rather inauspiciously, being flanked by residential homes on one side and railroad tracks on the other, however, within a couple of hundred feet you start to experience more of a true "wilderness feeling." A large trail marker with information about the area will also come into view at this point and you will have to choose which direction to take as the trail is a two-mile loop. Open to hikers, equestrians, bicyclists, and dogs, the trail is an excellent spot for those who want a quick walk (about 40 minutes) that is neither too strenuous nor too easy. The trail is not open to motorized vehicles. Dogs are allowed both on and off-leash; however, leashed is probably preferable because of the prevalence snakes in the area.
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Humber Park
Humber Park in Idyllwild, CA, offers dog-friendly trails. There are paved parking and vault toilets at the trailhead. Adventure Pass or a National Parks Pass is required. Be sure Fido is leashed while hiking in this area. Please note that dogs are prohibited in the State Park Wilderness; check maps on their website for boundaries.
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Pioneer Mail 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.
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