Featured hikes
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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Henry W. Coe State Park
Morgan Hill
Californiau2019s second-largest state park covers 87,000 acres east of Morgan Hill u2014 dogs welcome at headquarters, campgrounds, and picnic areas, though not on trails or fire roads.
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Spring rambles in the South Bay
South of San Francisco, spring turns the hills green and the trails inviting. Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve offers 17 acres of off-leash fun, while the Uvas Canyon Waterfall Loop near Morgan Hill delivers waterfalls, footbridges and lush scenery.
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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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