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Almaden Quicksilver
San Jose
Almaden Quicksilver County Park is a 4,147 acres park that includes the grounds of former mercury mines adjacent to south San Jose. The park includes over 34.2 miles of hiking trails, including 23 miles of equestrian trails and 10 miles of bike trails.
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Carriage Hills Park
Gilroy
Carriage Hills Park, a neighborhood city park in Gilroy, CA, offers a serene retreat for both residents and visitors in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Christmas Hill Park
Gilroy
Located in Gilroy, Santa Clara County, within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, Christmas Hill Park is a sprawling 57-acre community park managed by the City of Gilroy.
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Coyote Lake Harvey Bear
Gilroy
Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park is a 6,695 acre regional recreation area, located in the hills east of Gilroy, CA. The park features a 449 acre lake for fishing and boating, campground, and hiking trails.
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Heartland Dog Park
Gilroy
Heartland Dog Park is a fully fenced, off-leash dog park located within Hecker Pass Park on 3rd St. in Gilroy.
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Hecker Pass Park
Gilroy
Hecker Pass Park, located in Gilroy, is a 3-acre recreational haven in Santa Clara County within the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area.
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Rancho Cañada del Oro
Morgan Hill
In the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in South Santa Clara County lies the renowned Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve.
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Sierra Azul Open Space
Los Gatos
Overlooking the town of Los Gatos and the south bay, Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve is the District's largest preserve, encompassing over 18,000 acres of mostly rugged and steep terrain.
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Sunrise Park
Gilroy
Sunrise Park, an 8-acre neighborhood park in Gilroy, offers a plethora of recreational opportunities for visitors in the Santa Clara County region of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Sanborn County Park
Saratoga
Hikers, picnickers, and RV & hike-in campers will find Sanborn Park has much to offer. For experienced hikers, Sanborn Park has over 22 miles of trails that showcase the geographic features of the park.
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Why Bay Area leash rules aren’t bureaucracy
The Bay Area is arguably the best urban dog-hiking region in America. Here's why its leash rules exist — and why following them protects access.
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Where to adopt a dog in the Bay Area
The Bay Area has dozens of rescue groups across San Francisco, the East Bay, South Bay, Peninsula, North Bay, and Wine Country. We round up the shelters, breed-specific rescues, and senior dog sanctuaries ready to match you with your next…
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in the Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area offers one of the most extensive networks of accessible, dog-friendly trails in California. From the paved waterfront promenades of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to the wide levee paths maintained by the East Bay…
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DogTrekker® 15th anniversary
DogTrekker.com celebrates 15 years of helping California dog lovers travel together, supporting animal welfare groups and inspiring millions of readers since launching in June 2011. DogTrekker.com launched 15 years ago, guided by a mission to leave no dog behind --…
Read morePawsh on the mountain: a dog day at Chaminade
Chaminade Resort in Santa Cruz hosts Pawsh Retreat on August 24, featuring dog pools, pet massages, agility games, a canine fashion show and adoptable pups. Admission is free with a suggested donation benefiting the Santa Cruz SPCA.
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Capitol Corridor’s pet-friendly rail program marks successful first year
The Capitol Corridor's Pets Onboard program has carried over 1,000 pets between Sacramento, Oakland and San Jose in its first year. Small dogs and cats ride for $29 each way, giving pet owners a practical alternative to highway traffic.
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