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Open space rambles for you and your dog

Concord and its neighboring communities sit among thousands of acres of protected open space, from the Contra Costa Canal Trail to Lime Ridge and Diablo Foothills Regional Park. Spring is prime time for green hills and wildflowers.

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Best dog-friendly hiking near Concord

The East Bay's trail network makes Concord a great launching point for dog-friendly hikes. Lime Ridge Open Space, Shell Ridge, and Briones Regional Park all offer acres of open terrain with off-leash options for well-behaved dogs.

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Urban delights along the iron horse trail

The 32-mile Iron Horse Regional Trail follows an old railway through the Tri-Valley, connecting towns and parks along the way. Stop in dog-friendly downtown Danville for patio dining, shopping and a romp at the Canine Corral dog park.

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What and where is Tri-Valley?

Straddling Alameda and Contra Costa counties, the Tri-Valley region offers dog-friendly wineries, craft breweries, restaurants and miles of trails just an hour from San Francisco. The Iron Horse Trail alone stretches 32 miles through charming towns.

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Paws to the (nice, flat) path

Not every dog needs a mountain summit. Flat, paved paths like the Iron Horse Regional Trail in the East Bay and the Whoop De Dogs trail in Angwin offer easy walks with great scenery and plenty of sniffing opportunities.

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Explore Concord with free doggie visitor’s guide

Concord puts out the welcome bowl for dogs with a free Perro Trail guide covering its walkable downtown, parks, and open spaces. Restaurants, breweries, and hotels all cater to four-legged visitors in this East Bay city with deep Spanish-era roots.

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