Welcome to the North Coast, where dog-friendly trails abound! From coastal paths with stunning ocean views to lush forests filled with wildlife, there is a trail here for every pup and their human. These businesses along the North Coast warmly welcome dogs, offering amenities and services that cater to both furry friends and their owners. So leash up your pup, grab your hiking boots, and embark on an adventure through the beauty of the North Coast. Discover the joy of exploring nature with your four-legged companion by your side.
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Arcata Community Forest
The Arcata Community Forest, located in Arcata, Humboldt County, on the North Coast, offers a serene escape just minutes from…
Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
The 307-acre Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary in Humboldt County, North Coast, is a haven for nature enthusiasts and their…
Belinda Point
This 0.7-mile long trail leads to Belinda Point, as well as a stairway down to a rocky pocket beach. The…
Benbow State Recreation Area
The Benbow family, interested in preserving the natural scene around the Hotel and along the river, made efforts to place…
Big River Trail
In 2002, Mendocino Land Trust completed the purchase and transfer of 7,334 acres around Big River to California State Parks. This…
Brewery Gulch Drive
Brewery Gulch Drive, located in Mendocino County, California, offers a picturesque stroll along the bluffs of Mendocino Bay. This serene…
Caspar Uplands Trail
The Caspar Uplands trail’s north end is at Caspar State Beach, a much-loved pocket beach offering surfing, snorkeling, and picnicking. Just…
Chamberlain Creek Trail
The Chamberlain Creek Trail is half way between Fort Bragg and Willits on Hwy 20, in the middle of the…
City View Trail
City View trail is a dog-friendly hike in Ukiah with views of Ukiah Valley. Dogs are allowed on leash. Find…
Cooks Beach / Bonham Trail
Cooks Beach / Bonham Trail in Gualala, Mendocino County, California, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry…
Cow Mountain Recreation Area
Named for the longhorn cattle that once roamed wild, the 52,000-acre Cow Mountain Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational…
Del Norte Redwoods State Park
Tall trees meet the sea at Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park. With up to 100 inches of rain a year,…
Dry Lagoon – Humboldt Lagoons State Park
In the early 1900’s Dry Lagoon was drained by early farmers and several types of crops were attempted but none…
Eastside Lake Trail
Eastside Lake Trail in Ukiah, Mendocino County, California Wine Country offers a picturesque outdoor experience for dog owners. Accessible from…
Eureka Boardwalk & Waterfront Trail
The Boardwalk and Waterfront Trail starts gives people and their dogs a chance to walk, unwind and watch the ocean…
Forest History Trail
The Forest History Trail is a moderately easy 4 mile single track trail I is a beautiful, narrow trail that…
Fort Bragg Coastal Trail – Northern Section
Open to the public for the first time in over a century, the new coastal trails in Fort Bragg have…
Fort Bragg Coastal Trail – Southern Section
Open to the public for the first time in over a century, the new coastal trails in Fort Bragg have…
Gualala Bluff Trail
The Gualala Bluff Trail is a beautiful trail created and maintained by volunteers and the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy (RCLC). It…
Gualala Point Regional Park and Beach
The Gualala Point Regional park and beach is a 195-acre park on the Mendocino/Sonoma County line with a little bit…
Hammond Trail
The dog-friendly Hammond Trail is a 5.5 mile multi-use segment of the California Coastal Trail in Humboldt County. Planning, environmental studies, and…
Hare Creek Beach Trail
The Hare Creek Beach trail is a very sweet pocket beach owned by Mendocino Land Trust, located at the south…
Haul Road Recreation Trail
To access the Haul Road recreation trail, park your car in downtown Fort Bragg near the Pudding Creek Trestle, a…
Headlands Loop Trail
Dogs are allowed on the beach and headland trails west of Highway 1 within Jug Handle State Natural Reserve on…
Headwaters Forest Reserve
The Headwaters Forest Reserve is 7,472 acres of public land six miles southeast of Eureka. The reserve was the site…
Hearn Gulch Trail
The Hearn Gulch Trail, located in the southern Mendocino Coast’s “banana belt,” is a must-visit destination for dog owners exploring…
Homestead Valley
Homestead Valley, located in Mill Valley, Marin County, California Wine Country, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their…
Jackson Demonstration State Forest
The Jackson Demonstration State Forest 50,000-acre tract has a long history of industrial logging activity, which began in 1862 and…
Judge Davis Trail
The Judge Davis Trail is about 10 miles round trip to Cache Creek with a total elevation gain of 1,2800 feet…
King Range National Conservation Area (Shelter Cove)
A spectacular meeting of land and sea is certainly the dominant feature of King Range National Conservation Area (NCA). Mountains…
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Lake Mendocino Recreation Area
Nestled in the picturesque hills of Mendocino County, Lake Mendocino Recreation Area offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and…
Little River Blowhole (Punchbowl) Trail
This trail is about 0.5 miles long, to the awesome Little River Blowhole and beyond to the bluff edge. The…
MacKerricher State Park
MacKerricher State Park is a rarity in the California State Parks system in that it is more dog-friendly than most.…
Mad River Levee Trail
Mad River Levee Trail is located on the 1200 block of Hatchery Rd., near Mad River Brewing, in Blue Lake.
Mendocino Bay Viewpoint Trail
The Mendocino Bay Viewpoint trail is a short trail that offers fantastic views of the town of Mendocino to the…
Mendocino Headlands State Park
Much photographed Mendocino Headlands State Park is one of few state parks to allow dogs on dirt trails. Keep your…
Mendocino National Forest
The Mendocino National Forest straddles the eastern spur of the Coastal Mountain Range in northwestern California, just a three hour…
Moat to Ross Creek Coastal Trail
The Moat to Ross Creek Coastal Trail follows the bluff south to Ross Creek and the north end of Bowling…
Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
One of the most unique features in Monterey County is the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. This paved path stretches…
Monterey Bay Coastal Trail
Too many urban waterfronts are obscured by traffic, buildings and congestion, but around Monterey Bay, even the developed sections of…
Myrtle Creek Trail
The Myrtle Creek Trail within Smith River National Recreation Area in Crescent City, Del Norte County, offers a serene escape…
Navarro Point Trail
The Navarro Point Trail, a 56-acre preserve managed by the Mendocino Land Trust (MLT), is a must-visit destination in Albion,…
Newport Coastal Trail
The dog-friendly Newport Coastal Trail is a 1.2-mile long segment of the California Coastal Trail managed by the Mendocino Land…
Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail
Bikers, strollers, roller bladers, hikers, runners, families, and dogs on leash are welcome on the Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail.
Pelican Bluffs Preserve and Coastal Trail
The dog-friendly Pelican Bluffs Preserve and Coastal Trail, a 73-acre preserve south of Point Arena, offers spectacular ocean views.
Perkins-Creek Ridge Trail
Perkins-Creek Ridge Trail is a five mile, steady uphill climb offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. Dogs must be…
Peter Douglas Trail
The Peter Douglas Trail is a 2.3-mile trail offering a wide variety of coastal experiences, including expansive views of Mendocino’s remote…
Pogie Point Campground
Pogie Point Campground in Potter Valley, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, offers a serene camping experience near the tranquil shores…
Point Arena Stornetta National Monument
In March 2014 President Obama signed a proclamation to establish the first shoreline addition to the California Coastal National Monument. The…
Pomo Bluffs Park
Pomo Bluffs Park, which opened in April 2006, encompasses 25 acres on the southern bluffs above Noyo Bay. The park
Redbud Trail
The Redbud Trail to Cache Creek is a terrific dog-friendly hike. Some up, some down, but nothing too strenuous.
Redwood National and State Park trails
These suggested dog-friendly walks are from the Redwood Parks Association in cooperation with Redwood National and State Parks. Myrtle Creek…
Russian Gulch State Park and Beach
Russian Gulch State Park and Beach in Mendocino, Mendocino County, California, offers a picturesque coastal escape where leashed dogs are…
Secret Trail to a Waterfall
This secret trail to a waterfall is an enchanting spot that is only a 20 minute walk off of County…
Sequoia Park
Sequoia Park in Eureka, Humboldt County, along the North Coast, is a beloved community treasure boasting a century of natural…
Shakota Trail
In the heart of Ukiah, Mendocino County, California Wine Country, adventurers can explore the scenic Shakota Trail. This 6-mile round…
Spring Ranch Trail
Spring Ranch trail is found the northwest corner of Van Damme State Park. This is a very lovely spot, offering spectacular…
Stoney Creek Trail
Stoney Creek Trail in Gasquet, Del Norte County, offers a serene escape for both dogs and their owners. This dog-friendly…
Ten Mile Beach Trail
Park your car in downtown Fort Bragg near the Pudding Creek Trestle, a 515-foot-long former Union Lumber Company railroad bridge…
Van Damme State Park Campground
Van Damme State Park campground offers a scenic beach, a lush fern-filled forest and year-round camping. You may make camping…
Walker Ridge – Signal Rock/Eagle Rock Loop
Walker Ridge has a network of old roads and trails that cross the ridges and valleys around Signal and Eagle…
Westport Headlands Trail
The Westport Headlands trail area is a community gathering spot with a rich history of past uses. In the past,…