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Altadena Crest Trail Connector
Altadena
Altadena Crest Trail Connector is a short trail in Altadena, Los Angeles County, Southern California, offering a convenient link from the staging area located off of W. Loma Alta Drive to the Altadena Crest Trail.
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Altadena
In Altadena, Los Angeles County, Southern California, the Echo Mountain via the Sam Merrill Trail offers a captivating adventure for both hikers and their furry companions.
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Visit Big Bear offers LA County evacuee lodging help
Visit Big Bear has coordinated discounted lodging for LA County wildfire evacuees, with many properties waiving pet fees and providing extra supplies. Contact them for updated availability and food voucher information.
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Cinco de Mayo with your dog: California’s best patios
Cinco de Mayo is one of California’s great outdoor holidays. The first week of May delivers reliably warm weather from San Diego to Sacramento, patio season hits full stride, and the margaritas flow. And if you have a dog? You’re…
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Best dog-friendly trails in California
California has more dog-friendly trails than any reasonable person could hike in a lifetime. We've narrowed it down to ten picks that deliver the best combination of scenery, dog access, and that post-hike feeling of having actually done something with…
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Best dog-friendly hikes in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has more dog-friendly hiking trails than any city in California, and most of them are good. Looking beyond LA? See the best dog-friendly trails in California. The problem isn’t finding a trail — it’s finding one that matches…
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New for you: DogTrekker’s ulti-mutt spring event guide
Spring brings a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from fun runs and beach festivals to wine tastings and costume parades. Many raise funds for animal welfare organizations, so you and your pup can play while making a positive…
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Oreo’s Law: What California’s new disaster pet-rescue bill does
California's FOUND Act, signed into law in October 2025, changes how cities handle pets during evacuations. Named for Oreo, a Pomeranian rescued from the Palisades fire, the law requires better planning for animals in disaster zones starting January 2026.
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