Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Murrieta, CA

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Murrieta, and 7 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Murrieta.

Pet Friendly Fishermans Camp Trail
Fishermans Camp Trail Fishermans Camp Trail is a dog-friendly 2.9-mile trail in Murrieta, CA. Located within the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness, this hike is considered moderately challenging and will take an average of an hour and a half to complete with Fido. This trail is quite popular for bird watching and hiking. Your pup is welcome to hike alongside you but must stay leashed. See Details
Pet Friendly San Juan Loop Trail
San Juan Loop Trail San Juan Loop Trail is an easy two-mile hike in Lake Elsinore, CA. This dog-friendly trail is located within Cleveland National Forest and will take about one hour to complete with Fido. This short trail offers beautiful scenery and attracts crowds accordingly. This is one of the most used trails in the Santa Ana Mountains and is suitable for all types of people. See Details
Tenaja Falls Trail Tenaja Falls Trail is an easy, dog-friendly hike in Fallbrook, CA. This half-hour hike will take you to Tenaja Falls. The trail winds another 2.1 miles up the canyon ending the Morgan Trail. The trailhead can be accessed by two routes, with the easier access being from the south. Visit their website for detailed directions. See Details
Santa Margarita River Trail Santa Margarita River Trail is a dog-friendly, 5-mile path in Fallbrook, CA. Enjoy varying terrain and beautiful views. Visitors are often surprised to see so many broad water impoundments along the river which are the work of the California golden beaver. Dogs must be leashed at all times. See Details
Terri Peak Trail Terri Peak Trail is a moderately easy, 2.8-mile hike in Perris, CA. This dog-friendly trail is located within Lake Perris State Recreation Area and will take about 1.5 hours to complete with Fido. The well-marked trail is a great way to train for higher-altitude hikes. It has some very steep sections where you will gain a lot of elevation and is a great workout, and is accessible year-round. Dogs are able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash. Lake Perris State Recreation Area charges a fee to enter. Fees are per vehicle. If you are entering on foot or bike there is no fee. See Details
Monserate Mountain Preserve Monserate Mountain Preserve in Fallbrook, CA, has a dog-friendly trail featuring a 1.5-mile climb to the summit for panoramic views of the ocean and mountains. Be sure to bring water for both you and Fido. Please note that it is too hot in the summer to bring a dog along. The trailhead is just east of I-15 at the Stewart Canyons and Pankey Road intersection. Leashed dogs are welcome on many of the Fallbrook Land Conservancy Preserves. See Details
Lake Perris State Recreation Area Lake Perris State Recreation Area in Perris, CA, has some dog-friendly trails and campsites. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed within 100 feet of the water. Fido can join you on the bike trail that loops around the lake, taking in the crystal waters and the rolling hills in the backdrop. You can also take your pooch into the campgrounds in the area. The park is open daily. See Details
Morgan Trail Morgan Trail is a moderately easy, dog-friendly, 8.4-mile, out-and-back hike in Lake Elsinore, CA. This trail is located within the Cleveland National Forest and will take about 4-6 hours to complete with Fido. This trail offers a wonderful piece of solitude, yet isn't out of the way. See Details
Murrieta, CA, US