Toro County Park, part of Monterey County Parks, is located six miles from downtown Salinas, and 13 miles from the Monterey Peninsula. The park has 4,756 acres and is home for many types of wildlife including deer, coyote, and a rare mountain lion or golden eagle. It has over 20 miles of dog-friendly hiking trails, including the 1800 trail that goes from sea level to 1800 feet with amazing views at the top.
Toro County Park includes an equestrian staging area and riding trails, two softball fields, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, mountain biking, volleyball courts.
Dogs are welcome at all County of Monterey parks, trails and campgrounds. They must be on a leash no longer than 6’ and supervised at all times. Please be courteous and pick up after your pets, keeping the parks beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
Keeping our trails beautiful and dog-friendly is crucial to ensure everyone enjoys the great outdoors. Some people want to ban dogs from public spaces, but we believe dogs are essential members of our community. They bring joy, companionship, and energy to our hikes. To keep our trails open to our furry friends, we must be responsible. Pick up after your dog, keep them on a leash where required, and respect other trail users. By doing our part, we can ensure that our beloved pups remain welcome on all trails, allowing your pack to continue exploring and enjoying nature together.
