Parks near High Sierra Region
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Barker Pass North to Vista Point – West Shore
Tahoe City
The Barker Pass North to Vista Point is a dog-friendly trail is open to hikers and equestrians and is 3.5…
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Coldstream Valley
Truckee
Coldstream Valley offers a mellow hike with your dog offering views of the Sierra Crest, has nice flowers in the…
Coyote SNO-Park
Big Creek
Coyote SNO-Park is located on the north side of Highway 168 east of Shaver Lake. Recommended activities include cross-country skiing,…
Donner Lake Rim Trail
Truckee
The Donner Lake Rim Trail trail is being built by the Truckee Donner Land Trust with volunteer labor. When complete,…
Donner Pass Rest Area I-80 East
Truckee
If you’re planning a road trip of any distance, look to California’s Rest Areas when you need to take a…
Donner Pass Rest Area I-80 West
Truckee
If you’re planning a road trip of any distance, look to California’s Rest Areas when you need to take a…
Highway 108 SNO-Park
Strawberry
California State Highway 108 traverses the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of 9,628 feet and is subject to winter closure…
Hope Valley
Markleeville
Enjoy winter recreation and snowshoeing opportunities with your dog at Hope Valley.
Jackson Hole trail
Oakhurst
The dog-friendly Jackson Hole trail in Fish Camp, located in Yosemite Madera County within the Gold Country region, offers a…
Lookout Trail
Truckee
Hiking in and around Northstar California is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains. Whether you ride…
Wawona Meadow Loop
Fish Camp
The Wawona Meadow Loop trail, located in Fish Camp, Yosemite Madera County, is a delightful 3.5-mile hike that offers a…
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Big Meadow East – South Shore
South Lake Tahoe
Big Meadow East is 8.8 miles round trip. Location: The Big Meadow trailhead is on the north side of Highway…
Big Meadow Trailhead to Big Meadow – South Shore
South Lake Tahoe
Big Meadow Trailhead to Big Meadow is 1.4 miles round trip and rated easy. Location: The Big Meadow trailhead is…
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Bijou Dog Park
South Lake Tahoe
Located within Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, Bijou Dog Park offers a delightful retreat for…
Blackwood Canyon
Tahoe City
Blackwood Canyon is located on the west side of Highway 89, three miles south of Tahoe City in Placer County.
Boca Reservoir
Truckee
In Truckee, Nevada County, within the Gold Country Trails, lies the Boca Reservoir, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their…
Buttermilk Bend Trail
Penn Valley
The Buttermilk Bend Trail is an easy, 1.5-mile hike along bluffs above the South Yuba River. It’s especially popular in…
Carson Pass
Markleeville
Carson Pass SNO-Park is located on the south side of Highway 88 at Carson Pass 60 miles east of Jackson…
Carson Pass Information Station
Kirkwood
The rugged Carson Pass area is one of Northern California’s premier alpine hiking regions in summer and a popular back-country…
Cascade Creek Falls
South Lake Tahoe
Cascade Creek Falls is a picturesque natural attraction located in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California. To reach this…
Condon Park
Grass Valley
Condon Park, located in Grass Valley within Nevada County’s Gold Country, is an expansive 80-acre Regional Park offering a plethora…
D. L. Bliss State Park
South Lake Tahoe
Nestled within the awe-inspiring Sierra Nevada mountain range lies the breathtaking D. L. Bliss State Park, a haven for nature…
Dogs Run Free Dog Park
Grass Valley
Dogs Run Free is 1.7 fully-fenced acres of beautiful ponderosa pines and scrub oaks, and includes 10 benches for people socializing,…
Donner Memorial State Park
Truckee
Donner Memorial State Park offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing and hiking at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA.
Eagle Falls Trail
South Lake Tahoe
Eagle Falls Trail offers an easy, dog-friendly hike with stunning scenery that's perfect for beginning hikers who aren't afraid of…
Echo Lake
This scenic area at Echo Summit is justifiably popular with DogTrekkers as leashes are not required away from developed areas.
Empire Mine State Historic Park
Truckee
The Empire Mine was the richest hard-rock mine in the State of California producing 5.8 million ounces of gold in…
Fallen Leaf Lake Trail
South Lake Tahoe
This beautiful lake, second largest in the Tahoe Basin, is a great spot for dog-friendly picnicking, swimming, fishing, and biking.…
Faucherie Lake
Downieville
Faucherie Lake, located in Downieville, Sierra County, is a sought-after destination in the High Sierra Region for outdoor enthusiasts seeking…
Glenshire Lake
Truckee
Glenshire Lake, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a serene destination offering a picturesque loop trail perfect for families and…
Hawley Grade Trail
South Lake Tahoe
In the picturesque South Lake Tahoe area of El Dorado County, California, the Hawley Grade Trail offers a delightful outdoor…
Hope Valley Outdoors
Markleeville
In the picturesque Hope Valley of Alpine County, Hope Valley Outdoors is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry…
Hoyt Trail
Truckee
Hoyt Trail, located about 6.9 miles northwest of Nevada City in Truckee, Nevada County, offers an enjoyable mix of easy…
Independence Trail
Nevada City
The Independence Trail had its origins as the Excelsior Canal, a five-foot-wide aqueduct exceptionally engineered in 1859 to carry water…
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
Pine Grove
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (IGR) is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills 12 miles east of Jackson, CA.…
Kirkwood XC & Snowshoe Center
Kirkwood
In the heart of Amador County within the picturesque Gold Country lies Kirkwood XC & Snowshoe Center, a charming town…
Lake Amador
Ione
In Ione, Amador County, within the scenic Gold Country region, Lake Amador offers a delightful escape for dog owners seeking…
Lake Margaret
Kirkwood
If you're looking for an easy and very pretty hike accessible from a main thoroughfare, look no farther than the…
Lam Watah Trail
Stateline
This is easy lakeshore hike of about 2.2 miles (out and back) is a great way to kill a little…
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
Nevada City
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a significant site in California’s Gold Country. As the…
Martis Creek Wildlife Area
Truckee
Martis Creek Wildlife Area, located near Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their…