Hikes/parks

Dogs love a good hike, whether it’s through the forest, along the coast, or up a mountain trail. Here are some top dog-friendly parks and hikes across California:

Northern California:

  • Redwood National and State Parks (Trinidad): Enjoy towering redwoods with dog-friendly trails and campgrounds.
  • Lassen Volcanic National Park (Mineral): Leashed dogs are welcome on trails around Manzanita Lake.

Southern California:

  • Runyon Canyon Park (Los Angeles): Popular for off-leash areas and views of the Hollywood Sign.
  • Griffith Park (Los Angeles): Explore dog-friendly trails leading up to the Griffith Observatory.

Tips for hiking with your dog:

  • Leash Up: Keep your dog on a leash unless off-leash areas are marked.
  • Pack Essentials: Water, treats, and waste bags are a must.

Trailblazing adventures for all breeds

Trails

Run with the big dogs

Dog Parks

It’s all a walk in the park

Parks

Walking in a winter wonderland

Snowshoeing

Paws-ing for a quick break?

Rest Areas

Pretty flowers (and paws-itively no digging!)

Gardens

River, bridge, dam and your dog – Redding hikes

Yes, it’s the best known and most popular of Redding trails, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t recommend the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail extending almost 19 miles from the iconic Sundial Bridge to massive Shasta Dam. Read story.

Maya at the Sacramento River near Redding. Photo by Dave Kendrick
Maya at the Sacramento River near Redding. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

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