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Hercules, CA

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Concord Taco Trail

Concord Taco Trail

Concord's Taco Trail features over 40 family-owned taquerias serving everything from al pastor to filet mignon tacos, and most are dog-friendly. Walk it off at nearby parks, trails and open spaces like Black Diamond Mines and Lime Ridge.

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Conquer Concord with your dog

Conquer Concord with your dog

Concord rewards DogTrekkers who linger with scenic trails, craft breweries, and a famous Taco Trail featuring 40 restaurants. Hike Lime Ridge or Black Diamond Mines, then let your dog go off-leash at Fernandez Ranch.

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Naturalist John Muir’s dog-friendly legacy

Naturalist John Muir’s dog-friendly legacy

The John Muir Land Trust protects over 2,500 acres of open space in Contra Costa County, including 1,200-acre Fernandez Ranch and ridge-top Acalanes Preserve. Many properties allow off-leash dogs away from developed areas.

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John Muir’s legacy in Contra Costa County

John Muir’s legacy in Contra Costa County

The John Muir Land Trust manages over 2,000 acres of open space in Contra Costa County where dogs with reliable recall can hike off-leash. Properties range from compact Acalanes Ridge in Lafayette to the sprawling Franklin Canyon-Fernandez Ranch complex.

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