DOG FRIENDLY HIKING TRAILS
Here are 10 dog friendly hiking trails in San Diego, CA. Use the link below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and read reviews from other dog owners.
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Cabrillo Tide Pools Trail is an easy, 0.5 mile hike in Cabrillo National Monument that will take about 1 hour to complete with Fido. Although some people along the trail may tell you that your dog is not allowed, this trail is in fact the only area in Cabrillo National Monument where dogs are allowed. Fido will have to remain on a leash on the trail to the tide pools.
7055 Golfcrest Dr, San Diego, CA, US, 92119
Pets are welcome to join you on leashes as you hike this popular San Diego mountain. Enjoy the gorgeous views from the summit.
12115 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA, US, 92129
Pets are welcome on-leash on the trails of this lovely San Diego preservation area.
5566 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA, US, 92101
There are plenty of wide open spaces to play in at this fun neighborhood park. Dogs are welcome on-leash, restrooms nearby.
2755 Snead Ave, San Diego, CA, US, 92111
Bring your pet with you on-leash for some exercise along the 6.5 miles of scenic trails in this lovely canyon.
6350 College Grove Dr, San Diego, CA, US, 92115
Take your pet for some on-leash exercise in this beautiful lakeside recreation area.
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA, US, 92101
Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy many of the offerings of Balboa Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country with over 1000 acres. The park has plenty of open spaces, gardens, and walking paths in addition to the San Diego Zoo, museums, and theaters. There are also two designated off-leash areas for dogs to explore at Balboa Dr at El Prado on the south side of Cabrillo Bridge and Morley Field located northwest of the tennis courts. When not in a designated off-leash area, dogs must be leashed at all time, and humans must clean up after their dogs throughout the park and off-leash areas.
3200-3298 Manchester Ave, Encinitas, CA, US, 92024
San Elijo Lagoon Trail is an easy, 3-mile hike in the San Elijo Ecological Reserve that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. This trail runs close by the lagoon and provides the opportunity to enjoy wetland plants and birds. This beautiful area is still close by the highway and parts of it can be muddy. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
14847-14909 California 67, Poway, CA, US, 92064
Iron Mountain Trail is a moderately easy, 5.75 mile hike that will take about 2.5 hours to complete with Fido. This is a very popular trail that is clearly marked. If your dog is used to trails it should be okay on his paws, if not you may want to work him up to it. There is a shorter trip to the Ramona overlook on the same trail.
5540 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA, US, 91942
This lovely, clean park is a great place to take your pet for a leashed stroll around the lake. They'll love watching the squirrels and ducks.