Featured hikes
Cascade Canyon Falls Open
Fairfax
Marin County Parks Open Space Leash Policy: Dogs on leash are welcome to enjoy trails. Due to sensitive wildlife (endangered Foothill Yellow-Legged Frogs), dogs are not allowed off-leash or in the streams (neither are people) in this particular area.
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Cataract Falls
Fairfax
Despite its strenuous nature, the 2.6-mile round trip to Cataract Falls on the north slope of Mount Tamalpais is definitely not the road less traveled.
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Loma Alta Open Space
Fairfax
Marin County Parks Open Space Leash Policy: Dogs on leash are welcome to enjoy trails. Dogs are allowed off-leash under strict voice control on fire protection roads. Please follow posted rules.
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White Hill Open Space Preserve
Fairfax
Marin County Parks Open Space Leash Policy: Dogs on leash are welcome to enjoy trails. Dogs are allowed off-leash under strict voice control on fire protection roads. Please follow posted rules.
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Dog-friendly Marin County: trails, beaches, and patios
Why Marin County is a dog's paradise in spring If you haven't taken your dog across the Golden Gate Bridge yet this spring, you're running out of excuses.
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Dog-friendly Marin beyond Bolinas and Stinson
Beyond Bolinas and Stinson, Marin County has an entire weekend of dog-friendly trails, brewpubs, and redwood hikes the locals don't post about. Here's where we actually go.
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Chasing cascades in the Bay Area
Spring rains bring Bay Area waterfalls to life, and many are reachable on dog-friendly trails. From Fairway Falls in Novato to Little Yosemite in Sunol and Cascade Canyon Falls near Fairfax, here are some favorites.
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More in Marin
Marin County's water district manages seven reservoirs around Mount Tamalpais with 130 miles of trails open to leashed dogs. A favorite loop connects Phoenix Lake, Bon Tempe Lake and Lake Lagunitas through shady, secluded terrain.
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Cataract Falls: A California classic
The hike to Cataract Falls on Mount Tamalpais is a Marin County classic, with nine cascades tumbling along a wooded ravine. The 2.5-mile round trip is strenuous but hugely popular with dogs and their people, especially after winter rains.
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Marin County: Trails, off-leash beaches, and waterfront patios
Cross the Golden Gate and the whole vibe changes. Sausalito shimmers off the water, redwoods close in around Mill Valley, and somehow five minutes from San Francisco, you’re in the kind of place where dogs are expected at the coffee…
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