Hikes near High Sierra Region
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Barker Pass North to Vista Point – West Shore
Tahoe City
The Barker Pass North to Vista Point is a dog-friendly trail is open to hikers and equestrians and is 3.5…
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Coldstream Valley
Truckee
Coldstream Valley offers a mellow hike with your dog offering views of the Sierra Crest, has nice flowers in the…
Coyote SNO-Park
Big Creek
Coyote SNO-Park is located on the north side of Highway 168 east of Shaver Lake. Recommended activities include cross-country skiing,…
Donner Lake Rim Trail
Truckee
The Donner Lake Rim Trail trail is being built by the Truckee Donner Land Trust with volunteer labor. When complete,…
Eagle Lake Recreation Trail
Susanville
The Eagle Lake Recreation Trail offers an engaging journey through the scenic beauty of pine and sagebrush landscapes along the…
Highway 108 SNO-Park
Strawberry
California State Highway 108 traverses the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of 9,628 feet and is subject to winter closure…
Hobo Camp Day Use Area
Susanville
Looking for a fun spot to explore with your friends, family, and dogs? Check out the Bureau of Land Management’s…
Hope Valley
Markleeville
Enjoy winter recreation and snowshoeing opportunities with your dog at Hope Valley.
Jackson Hole trail
Oakhurst
The dog-friendly Jackson Hole trail in Fish Camp, located in Yosemite Madera County within the Gold Country region, offers a…
Lookout Trail
Truckee
Hiking in and around Northstar California is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains. Whether you ride…
Wawona Meadow Loop
Yosemite National Park
The Wawona Meadow Loop trail, located in Fish Camp, Yosemite Madera County, is a delightful 3.5-mile hike that offers a…
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Big Meadow East – South Shore
South Lake Tahoe
Big Meadow East is 8.8 miles round trip. Location: The Big Meadow trailhead is on the north side of Highway…
Big Meadow Trailhead to Big Meadow – South Shore
South Lake Tahoe
Big Meadow Trailhead to Big Meadow is 1.4 miles round trip and rated easy. Location: The Big Meadow trailhead is…
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Bizz Johnson Trail
Susanville
Following the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific railroad, the trail winds 25.4 miles from Susanville…
Blackwood Canyon
Tahoe City
Blackwood Canyon is located on the west side of Highway 89, three miles south of Tahoe City in Placer County.
Boca Reservoir
Truckee
In Truckee, Nevada County, within the Gold Country Trails, lies the Boca Reservoir, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and their…
Buttermilk Bend Trail
Truckee
The Buttermilk Bend Trail is an easy, 1.5-mile hike along bluffs above the South Yuba River. It’s especially popular in…
Caples Lake to Emigrant Lake Trail
Kirkwood
Caples Lake in the Carson Pass area off Highway 88 is known for fishing, hiking and camping opportunities.
Carson Pass
Markleeville
Carson Pass SNO-Park is located on the south side of Highway 88 at Carson Pass 60 miles east of Jackson…
Carson Pass Information Station
Kirkwood
The rugged Carson Pass area is one of Northern California’s premier alpine hiking regions in summer and a popular back-country…
Donner Memorial State Park
Truckee
Donner Memorial State Park offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing and hiking at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA.
Eagle Falls Trail
South Lake Tahoe
Eagle Falls Trail offers an easy, dog-friendly hike with stunning scenery that's perfect for beginning hikers who aren't afraid of…
Echo Lake
This scenic area at Echo Summit is justifiably popular with DogTrekkers as leashes are not required away from developed areas.
Fairy Falls Trailhead
Truckee
The Spenceville Wildlife and Recreation Area is comprised of miles of hiking trails. The elevation of the area varies from 200 to…
Fallen Leaf Lake Trail
South Lake Tahoe
This beautiful lake, second largest in the Tahoe Basin, is a great spot for dog-friendly picnicking, swimming, fishing, and biking.…
Faucherie Lake
Downieville
Faucherie Lake, located in Downieville, Sierra County, is a sought-after destination in the High Sierra Region for outdoor enthusiasts seeking…
Glenshire Lake
Truckee
Glenshire Lake, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a serene destination offering a picturesque loop trail perfect for families and…
Hawley Grade Trail
South Lake Tahoe
In the picturesque South Lake Tahoe area of El Dorado County, California, the Hawley Grade Trail offers a delightful outdoor…
Hite Cove Trail
El Portal
The Hite Cove Trail, a 3.5-mile (one way) hike along the South Fork of the Merced River, is a must-visit…
Hoyt Trail
Truckee
Hoyt Trail, located about 6.9 miles northwest of Nevada City in Truckee, Nevada County, offers an enjoyable mix of easy…
Independence Trail
Truckee
The Independence Trail had its origins as the Excelsior Canal, a five-foot-wide aqueduct exceptionally engineered in 1859 to carry water…
Lake Amador
Ione
In Ione, Amador County, within the scenic Gold Country region, Lake Amador offers a delightful escape for dog owners seeking…
Lake Margaret
Kirkwood
If you're looking for an easy and very pretty hike accessible from a main thoroughfare, look no farther than the…
Lam Watah Trail
Truckee
This is easy lakeshore hike of about 2.2 miles (out and back) is a great way to kill a little…
Martis Creek Wildlife Area
Truckee
Martis Creek Wildlife Area, located near Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Reno, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their…
Meiss Meadow SNO-Park
South Lake Tahoe
Meiss Meadow SNO-Park is located on the north side of Highway 88 near Carson Pass. Enjoy cross-country skiing, dog sledding,…
Miner’s Ravine Nature Reserve
Granite Bay
Miner's Ravine Nature Reserve is best known for its two short loop trails with interpretive signs and historical sites such…
Minkalo Trail
Pioneer
This popular three-mile trail (each way) trail is most often hiked from a trailhead near the Silver Lake spillway, but…
Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail
Yosemite National Park
The Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail in Yosemite National Park offers a picturesque two-mile round-trip hike that typically takes about an hour…
Mount Judah Loop
Truckee
Mount Judah Loop Trail is a beloved 4.6-mile hike situated near the Pacific Crest Trail in Truckee, Nevada County. This…
Nevada Beach and Campground
Zephyr Cove
Dog-friendly Nevada Beach is located about a mile from the parking lot at Highway 50 and Kahle Drive.
Northstar California
Truckee
Northstar California, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a premier four-season resort offering a plethora of activities for outdoor enthusiasts…
Pacific Crest Trail
Tahoe City
Dogs are allowed everywhere on the Pacific Crest Trail except segments passing through national parks in California, Oregon and Washington.
Point Defiance Trail
Truckee
The Point Defiance Trail in Truckee, Nevada County, offers a picturesque escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions. Beginning…
Ralston Peak Trail
South Lake Tahoe
Ralston peak is located just west of South Lake Tahoe along Highway 50 before the tiny town of Strawberry. Easy…
Sawmill Trail
Truckee
Northstar chairlift is dog friendly Hiking in and around Northstar® Resort is a fun way to spend your days in…
Serene Lakes
Truckee
Serene Lakes is a laid-back vacation-home development near Soda Springs. The adjoining lakes have public access and are great for paddling…
South Yuba River Trail
Truckee
The South Yuba River Trail in Truckee, Nevada County, is a 12-mile scenic route that welcomes hikers, mountain bikers, and…
Summerdale Hike at Tenaya Lodge
Fish Camp
Located in Fish Camp, Yosemite Mariposa County, the Summerdale Hike at Tenaya Lodge offers a picturesque adventure for both humans…
Sunset Trail
Truckee
Hiking in and around Northstar® Resort is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains. Whether you would…
Susanville Ranch Park
Susanville
There are 22 miles of non-motorized trails here at Susanville Ranch Park. Trail users will find gentle grades around the…
Tahoe City Lakeside Trail
Tahoe City
Tahoe City Lakeside Trail is a mile-long "missing link" between two legs of the North Shore's 19-mile bike path around…
Tahoe Donner Cross-Country Ski Center
Truckee
When you head out for a ski, don’t leave Fido at home! At Tahoe Donner Cross Country you can enjoy…
Tahoe Rim Trail
Tahoe City
The Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) in Tahoe City, Placer County, is a renowned 165-mile single-track multiuse trail that welcomes bikers,…
Tahoe State Recreation Area
Tahoe City
Tahoe State Recreation Area in Tahoe City, Placer County, is a dog-friendly campground that caters to urban campers seeking a…
Tahoe Tails and Trails
South Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Tails and Trails in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California Wine Country, is a premier destination for dog…
Tahoe Trail High Traverse
Truckee
• Northstar chairlift is dog friendly Hiking in and around Northstar® Resort is a fun way to spend your days…
Taylor Creek
South Lake Tahoe
Taylor Creek is located on the west side of Highway 89, just north of Camp Richardson Road. Overnight camping is…
Tenaya Loop Trail
Oakhurst
The Tenaya Loop Trail, located adjacent to Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp, offers a delightful stroll through nature’s beauty. This…
Trout Creek Trail
Truckee
Trout Creek trail is a multi-use, paved path that connects the Tahoe Donner neighborhood to Bridge Street in downtown Truckee.
Truckee River Legacy Trail
Truckee
The Truckee River Legacy Trail connects downtown Truckee with the Glenshire neighborhood, while traveling along the banks of the Truckee…
Ward Canyon to Paige Meadows – West Shore
Tahoe City
Ward Canyon to Paige Meadows is rated easy and is 1.4 miles round trip. Location: Ward Creek Boulevard Trailhead. This trailhead…
Watson Lake Loop
Truckee
Hiking in and around Northstar® Resort is a fun way to spend your days in the mountains. Whether you would…
Wawona Eleven Mile Fire Road
Wawona
Although this fire road is unsigned and can be hard to find, the road to Eleven-Mile Meadow is one of…
West Martis Creek Loop
Truckee
The West Martis Creek Trail at Northstar California, located in Truckee, Nevada County, is a delightful dog-friendly hiking option in…