Featured hikes
Myrtle Creek Trail
Crescent City
The Myrtle Creek Trail within Smith River National Recreation Area in Crescent City, Del Norte County, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Redwood National and State
Crescent City
These suggested dog-friendly walks are from the Redwood Parks Association in cooperation with Redwood National and State Parks. Myrtle Creek Trail (Smith River NRA) - Trailhead: ~1 mile east of Hiouchi, Calif.
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Craig’s Creek Trail
Gasquet
(Before 2nd bridge and junction with Douglas ParkRoad/Howland Hill Road) Distance: 3.7 miles Elevation: 200-200 feet Difficulty: Moderate Drive time from Gasquet: 15 minutes Directions: From Gasquet Visitor Center, Take Hwy 199 west 7.2 miles to South Fork Rd.
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Gasquet
Stoney Creek Trail in Gasquet, Del Norte County, offers a serene escape for both dogs and their owners. This dog-friendly trail is a bluff hike running alongside the north fork of the Smith River.
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Roosevelt elk and dogs: rules for the North Coast
Roosevelt elk, bears, seal pups, plovers — California's North Coast is thick with wildlife. Here's exactly what to do when your dog meets them.
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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 --…
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Eight dog‑friendly stays between Mendocino and the Oregon border
Eight small lodges between Mendocino and the Oregon border treat dogs like honored guests. From Little River Inn's cliff-top rooms to Requa Inn's salmon scraps at breakfast, each property sits near trails through ancient redwood groves.
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Siskiyou County: Where dogs are a way of life
Siskiyou County borders Oregon in the Shasta Cascade region and treats dogs like family. Hike the McCloud River falls loop, explore old-growth forests on Gray Butte Trail, and camp at Lake Siskiyou.
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A dog-friendly bird’s eye view in Del Norte County
Del Norte County offers dog-friendly adventures from redwood gondola rides at Trees of Mystery to rugged coastal trails and craft beer patios in Crescent City. Take the SkyTrail through an ancient canopy, hike the California Coastal Trail, and play fetch…
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Snouts out the window
The Shasta Cascade region boasts 12 scenic byways perfect for a fall road trip with your dog. From the Volcanic Legacy All-American Road to the Feather River route, the drives pair stunning views with dog-friendly lodges.
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