Dog-Friendly Hikes near Alameda County

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Alameda Creek Regional Trail

Fremont

As part of the East Bay Regional Park District, dogs must be on leash in parking lots, developed areas and where posted, and under full voice control elsewhere, and there is a lot of elsewhere!

Albany Bulb Beach

Albany

Albany Bulb Beach, situated behind Golden Gate Fields racetrack along the Alameda County coast in California, is a haven for dog lovers seeking a waterfront adventure.

Anthony Chabot Regional Park

Castro Valley

Camping and a wealth of other outdoor activities are available only 20 minutes from downtown Oakland at the East Bay Regional Park District's 5,067-acre Anthony Chabot Regional Park.

Brushy Peak Regional Preserve

Livermore

Brushy Peak Regional Preserve is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California.

Canyon View Trail

Sunol

The Canyon View Trail in Sunol Regional Wilderness is suitable for the whole family.

Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California. Note that dogs must be on a leash where posted and under full verbal control elsewhere.

Coyote Hills Regional Park

Fremont

Coyote Hills Regional Park, dedicated in 1967 and covering 1,266 acres along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, offers some great trails to take your dog for a walk.

Del Valle Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

Please check Del Valle Regional Park website for cyanobacteria (toxic algae) warnings before your visit. Del Valle Regional Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is a 5,000-acre park set amid oak-studded hills.

Dr. Aurelia Reinhardt Redwood

Oakland

In the mid-1800s, what is now Dr.

Eagles’ View Trail

Sunol

The Eagles' View Trail is a great dog-friendly hiking trail is located inside of Sunol Regional Wilderness. You will see chapparal, oak woodland, and grassland communities.

East Bay Regional Park

Pleasant Hill

The East Bay Regional Park District, 90 years young this year, spans Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of San Francisco with more than 125,000 acres in 73 parks and 1,250 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, nature study—and, of course, dog walking/hiking.

Fairmont Ridge

Castro Valley

Fairmont Ridge, located within Anthony Chabot Regional Park in the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District, offers a picturesque escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions in Castro Valley, Alameda County.

Five Canyons Open Space

Castro Valley

Discover the dog-friendly Five Canyons Open Space in Castro Valley, boasting over 300 acres of natural landscapes and five miles of trails, perfect for a day out with your furry friend.

Flag Hill Trail

Sunol

The dog-friendly Flag Hill trail is located inside of Sunol Regional Wilderness. It shows off beautiful views of the park, Alameda Creek watershed and Calaveras Reservoir. You will see oak woodland and grassland communities; fossiliferous sandstone ourcrops.

Garin Dry Creek Pioneer

Hayward

Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts in California. Note that dogs must be on a leash where posted and under full verbal control elsewhere.

Hayward Regional Park

Hayward

Hayward Regional Shoreline, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, consists of 1,811 acres of salt, fresh, and brackish water marshes, seasonal wetlands and public trails. Cogswell Marsh, a 250-acre tidal marsh restoration and enhancement project, was completed in 1980.

Indian Joe Creek Trail

Sunol

The Indian Joe Creek Trail is a great hiking trail is located inside of Sunol Regional Wilderness. There is a ton of things for you and your dog to see on this trail!

Joaquin Miller Park

Oakland

Enter dog-friendly Joaquin Miller Park and you will quickly forget that you are minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Hikers, equestrians, bicyclists, joggers and picnickers from all over the Bay Area regularly frequent the 500-acre park.

Lake Chabot Regional Park

Castro Valley

The Lake Chabot Regional Park, reservoir, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, was built in 1874-75 as a primary source of water for the East Bay. The 315-acre lake was closed to recreation for 91 years.

Leona Canyon Regional Open

Oakland

In the serene woodlands of Oakland, Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve offers a tranquil escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors alike.

Maguire Peaks Loop Trail

Sunol

This 4-mile loop in Sunol Regional Wilderness is the longest in the park and filled with fascinating sights. It affords excellent views of San Antonio Reservoir, the Ohlone Wilderness and Mount Diablo.

Martin Luther King Jr

Oakland

Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline is a dog-friendly 741-acre park leased from the Port of Oakland, protecting the remainder of a once-extensive marshland at San Leandro Bay.

Mission Peak Regional Preserve

Fremont

Rising steeply behind Fremont, Mission Peak is part of the East Bay Regional Park District and one of the Bay Area's most dramatic summits.

Morgan Territory Regional

Livermore

Most of the Morgan Territory Regional Preserve's 4,708-acre park trails are named to commemorate indigenous peoples (Coyote, Fox and Eagle trails), while other names refer to natural features (Valley View, Blue Oak and Highland Ridge trails).

Ohlone Wilderness Regional

Fremont

You have to hike or ride horseback to see the Ohlone Wilderness Regional Preserve magnificent 9,737-acre parkland, accessible only by way of the Ohlone Wilderness Trail.

Oyster Bay Regional Park

San Leandro

Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline waterfront parkland is on the site of a former landfill is a work in progress popular with dog owners from surrounding communities.

Quarry Lakes Regional

Fremont

Part of the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District, Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners alike.

Shadow Cliffs Regional

Pleasant Hill

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area, located in Pleasant Hill, Alameda County, in the East Bay Area, offers a delightful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.

Sibley Volcanic Regional

Oakland

East Bay residents have a volcano in their backyard at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, part of the dog-friendly East Bay Regional Park District. Dogs are welcome to join you on trails.

Sunol Regional Wilderness

Pleasant Hill

Bedrock mortars used by Native Americans for pounding acorns that were found in the area are reminders of Sunol's first inhabitants.

Sycamore Grove Park Valley

Livermore

In 2015 a trail was added to turn this old, steep ranch road into a rewarding loop trail. Follow directions above but turn left onto Valley View Loop where Wagon Road Trail makes a hairpin turn.

Tilden Regional Park

Berkeley

One of the East Bay Regional Park District's three oldest parks, Charles Lee Tilden Regional Park has been called the jewel of the system, and its recreational activities have become a happy tradition for generations of East Bay youngsters.

Dunn Trail Loop

Oakland

The Dunn Trail Loop, located in Oakland within Alameda County's East Bay Area, is a scenic 3+ mile hiking trail that starts at Roberts Recreation Area and winds through picturesque sections of Redwood Regional Park.

Franklin Canyon

Hercules

One of the most important projects ever undertaken by John Muir Land Trust, Franklin Canyon is a 483-acre property comprised of rolling hills, deep...

Middle Creek Falls Trail

McCloud

There are actually three levels to McCloud Falls: lower, middle and upper. There is a picnic area and swimming hole located at the Lower Falls. The hike...

Montclair Railroad Trail

Oakland

The Montclair Railroad Trail in Oakland, Alameda County, East Bay Area, is a beloved pathway that seamlessly connects to Redwood Park, winding through the scenic Montclair Hills.

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park

Pleasanton

The Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park 5,271-acre open space is centered on an oak-covered ridge overlooking Pleasanton and the Livermore Valley from the west.

Stonewall Panoramic Trail

Berkeley

The Stonewall Panoramic Trail in Claremont Canyon, Berkeley, offers a challenging yet rewarding outdoor experience for hikers and their furry companions.

Stream Trail

Oakland

The Stream Trail in Redwood Canyon, located in Oakland, Alameda County, is a picturesque and shaded pathway perfect for leisurely walks with your furry companion.

West Ridge Trail

Oakland

The West Ridge Trail in Oakland, Alameda County, within the East Bay Area, is a dog-friendly haven offering a delightful blend of stunning panoramic views and serene redwood-filled forests.

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