Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Yosemite Valley, CA

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Yosemite Valley, and 4 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 Yosemite Valley.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Valley, CA

Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is dog friendly. During their visit, dogs must be restrained on a leash no more than six feet in length. Fido is allowed in developed areas, on fully paved roads, sidewalks and bicycle paths (unless otherwise posted). Dogs are also allowed on Wawona Meadow Loop, Chowchilla Mountain Road, Carlon Road from the trailhead to Hodgdon Meadow, on the Old Big Oak Flat Road from Hodgdon Meadow to the Tuolumne Grove parking lot, and on Four Mile and Eleven Mile fire roads. Dogs are also welcome on Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead. Pets are not allowed on other trails, unplowed roads covered in snow, in undeveloped and wilderness areas, in public buildings or transport, in lodging areas, or in walk-in and group campsites. Yosemite National Park is open all day, year round. Dog owners can check out its official website for information on entrance fees, directions to access points, and Yosemite Valley's dog kennel. See Details

Bridalveil Fall Trail

Yosemite National Park, CA

Bridalveil Fall Trail Bridalveil Fall Trail is a pet-friendly part of Yosemite National Park, CA. This half mile trail features the first grand waterfall for visitors to admire in Yosemite Valley. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. See Details

Wawona Meadow Loop

Yosemite National Park, CA

Wawona Meadow Loop Wawona Meadow Loop is a dog-friendly trail in Yosemite National Park, CA. The centerpiece of the meadow that this hike takes in is a nine-hole golf course. This 3.6 mile hike is a wonderful chance to experience a variety of colorful wildflowers. Leashed dogs are welcome as long as they are never left unattended. See Details

Merced River Trail

Midpines, CA

Merced River Trail The Merced River Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Midpines! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Merced River Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details

Mirror Lake Trail - Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, CA

Mirror Lake Trail - Yosemite This paved trailhead in Yosemite National Park includes a lovely loop from the car park at Yosemite Valley east towards Camp Curry and onto Mirror Lake. Leashed pets, bicycles, and strollers are allowed on the first paved mile of the trail. Parking can be found at Curry Village. See Details