Dog-Friendly Hikes near Essex

Featured hikes

Mojave National Preserve

Essex

Mohave National Preserve offers extensive opportunities to experience desert landscapes. The preserve promotes understanding and appreciation for the increasingly threatened resources of the Mojave Desert. This remote preserve encourages a sense of discovery and a connection to wild places.

Barber Peak Loop Trail

Essex

Located in Essex, San Bernardino County, Southern California, the Barber Peak Loop Trail offers a picturesque 6-mile loop around Barber Peak, just west of Hole-in-the-Wall Campground.

Kelso Dunes

Essex

Dogs welcome on the 3-mile summit hike up Mojave's booming dunes, one of just seven such fields in North America.

Mid Hills to Hole-in-the-Wall

Essex

Trailheads: Entrance to Mid Hills Campground, and about 1 mile west of Black Canyon Road on the south end of Wild Horse Canyon Road.

Providence Mountains State Recreation Area

Essex

Mitchell Caverns and Mojave desert elevation in San Bernardino County — leashed dogs welcome at the piñon-shaded campground and picnic area, not on cavern tours.