5 PET FRIENDLY HIKES IN CALIFORNIA

I love bringing my fur babies on day hikes as much as the next gal but the fact of the matter is, they aren’t welcome on every trail (unfortunately).

I wanted to share 5 of my favorite “fur baby friendly” hikes in California that vary not only in length but in landscape as well!

The fur baby friendly list (in order from shortest to longest):

1) Mobius Arch Loop Trail (Alabama Hills Recreation Area)

Length - 0.6 mile loop

Difficulty level - easy

Best time to visit - year round

Fur babies - allowed on leash and even off leash in some areas

2) Terrace Trail (the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park)

Length - 2.5 mile loop

Difficulty level - moderately challenging

Best time to visit - Year round

Fur babies - allowed on leash

3) Corlieu Falls and Red Rock Falls via Lewis Creek National Scenic Trail (Sierra National Forest)

Length - 3.8 miles out & back

Difficulty level - moderately challenging

Best time to visit - March they November

Fur babies - allowed on leash

4) Rainbow Falls via Devils Postpile Trail (Devils Postpile National Monument)

Length - 4.9 miles out & back

Difficulty level - moderately challenging

Best time to visit - June they October

Fur babies - allowed on leash

5) Nightmare Gulch Loop Trail (Red Rock Canyon State Park)

Length - 8.8 mile loop

Difficulty level - moderately challenging

Best time to visit - July thru January

Fur babies - allowed on leash and even off leash in some areas

Remember to always leave every place better than you found it. Please pick up after your pet and be mindful of others who are also enjoying the outdoors with you.