An expert’s favorites for off-leash excitement

By: DogTrekker Staff
A dog stands on top of a hill at Sunol Regional Wilderness in Pleasant Hill, gazing out over the valley below. - Dogtrekker
Sunol Regional Wilderness. Photo by Kevin Noble on Unsplash.

Our friend Tshaka Zulu, a travel-loving Dalmatian who absolutely loves Pleasant Hill, is always on the lookout for grassy playgrounds with room to roam. Few are better than Paso Nogal Dog Park, which accommodates dogs of different sizes in separate play areas.

Among the most popular trails in the East Bay Regional Park District is the Contra Costa County Trail. It links several nearby cities and makes easy connections to scenic regional routes, too. Read more about things to do near Pleasant Hill.

 

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