Featured hikes
Boggs Mountain Demonstration
Middletown
Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest is open year-round for public recreation and is frequently used for camping, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The forest is nearly 3,500 acres in southern Lake County, California, about 50 miles inland from the Pacific shoreline.
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Highland Springs
Lakeport
Highland Springs Recreation Area is a beautiful 3,200-acre watershed managed by Lake County Water Resources. Equestrians and hikers have enjoyed the beauty and rugged terrain for over 50 years. Historically, trails developed by hunters on horseback have existed for over 130 years.
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Indian Valley Wildlife Area
Clearlake Oaks
Indian Valley Wildlife Area, located approximately 25 miles west of Williams in Clearlake Oaks, Lake County, California Wine Country, spans around 5,000 acres surrounding the picturesque Indian Valley Reservoir.
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Perkins-Creek Ridge Trail
Clearlake Oaks
Perkins-Creek Ridge Trail, located in Clearlake Oaks, Lake County, California Wine Country, is a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a dog-friendly hiking experience.
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Redbud Trail
Clearlake Oaks
The Redbud Trail to Cache Creek is a terrific dog-friendly hike. Some up, some down, but nothing too strenuous.
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Walker Ridge – Signal
Clearlake Oaks
This hike is best with a GPS unit, or at least a map and a good sense of direction (and compass).
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Mendocino National Forest
Upper Lake
The Mendocino National Forest straddles the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California, just a three hour drive north of San Francisco and Sacramento.
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Middletown
The Middletown Trailside Nature Preserve offers a serene escape for nature enthusiasts. Spanning over 500 acres of natural landscapes, it features an array of scenic trails that wind through dense forests, open meadows, and alongside babbling brooks.
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Skip the beach: 4 dog-friendly lake getaways
California's lakes are filling up from winter rains and the foothills are electric green. If you and your dog want warm spring weather without sandy crowds, head inland. Four dog-friendly lake getaways — Folsom, Clear Lake, Shasta, and Bass Lake…
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Spring splash: where your water dog wants to be
California is warming up and your water dog knows it. From the crystal-clear pools of the South Yuba River to calm Lake Natoma, here are the best spring splash spots to hit before the crowds arrive.
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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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Dog lover’s guide to California’s state parks and lakes
California's state parks offer lakeside romps and woodland strolls for leashed dogs. From splashing at Lake Tahoe and Folsom Lake to camping at Lake Oroville, here's your guide to trail etiquette, rules and the best pup-approved park adventures.
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High Sierra escapes from Sacramento
From Sacramento, you can reach Lake Tahoe's alpine beaches and mountain parks in about two hours. Let pups splash at Kiva Beach, hike Van Sickle Bi-State Park, paddle Echo Lakes or grab a post-hike pint at FiftyFifty Brewing in Truckee.
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Dog-friendly lakes not named “Tahoe”
Skip the Tahoe crowds and explore California's quieter dog-friendly lakes instead. From Clear Lake in Lake County to Big Bear, Shasta Lake and more, these alternatives offer great swimming, boating and shoreline fun with your pup.
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