Solstice Canyon

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• Lucky
  Jun 4, 2023
  Nice hike but parking is bad

  I got there at 9:30am on a Saturday and there was no parking. Luckily I drove the loop of the parking lot once and someone was leaving. There’s hardly any spots to park. My Aussie is still working through dog reactivity so it wasn’t the easiest hike for him since there’s really only one path. thankfully it was wide enough to allow the other dogs to pass by us. Other than that it was nice and easy. There’s a small waterfall and an abandoned home.

• Sacha
  Apr 16, 2022
  Great easy trail!

  This is a great hike but I will caution that because it is mostly paved so during the summer I would be careful about bringing pups

• M
  May 30, 2019
  Solstice

  This is a very easy hike and it tends to get packed with people pretty fast. You can always make the hike slightly challenging by continuing up on to the Rising Sun Trail! Please keep your pups on their leashes and on the trails. It’s not fair to the people and pups that follow the rules. Some pups on leashes can feel threatened by Off Leash doggies. Bring plenty of water for the pups as it can get pretty hot especially during the warmer sunny days. Have fun!!!!

• Katya
  More than a year ago
  Must depend on the time of year

  While the site & the park claims that the walk to the Tropical Grotto is only 1 mile, it was the longest mile I ever walked. It is not all that shaded; only in spots, so summertime is hot. My dog is young so he had no issues making the walk. I do recommend bringing a lot of water;enough for you & your buddy. & the water is not only for drinking but dousing, cause you will feel hot & grimy.
  Summertime hiking yields no big pay-off to the effort of the walk. The grotto is pretty dry. Only a slight trickle of water "cascaded" down the rocks. The pool is very minimal. Further, no 1 mentions that you have to climb to see the grotto. That's fine, if you expect it. But it is a 7' rock climb. I did it, out of principal.

• Taylor
  More than a year ago
  Stupendous

  I went hiking with my best friend, her little sister, my golden retriever, and her Brittany spaniel mix. The dogs loved it. Even though the dogs were supposed to be on leashes at all time, especially around the ruins, no one really cares if they are off leash as long as they are friendly to other dogs and people. Gorgeous nature, lots of shade, and amazing sights. Highly recommended. I didn't let my dog swim but the dogs love to swim in the little creek near the end of the trail.

• John
  More than a year ago
  Lighten up

  Dean in Fields needs to relax

• Dean
  More than a year ago
  Dogs Not Allowed

  Dogs are not allowed past the ruins and near the waterfall. The photo of your dog in the water depicts illegal activiy and will be forwarded to rangeras. Its sad that this site promotes irresponsible dog ownership and attempts to ruin thing for hikers and swimmers. Just because you believe your dog is cute and friendly does not mean you should be allowed to force him on the rest of us

• C&M
  More than a year ago
  Solstice Canyon

  Great hike with our dogs! Beautiful scenery and waterfalls.

• Faith
  More than a year ago
  An unexpected gem

  What a treat Solstice Canyon is, for dogs and people alike. Gorgeous scenery, easy hike (if you take the main trail) and the waterfall at the end feels like the lush green Pacific Northwest and a Disneyland attraction all at once, will deep pools, huge boulders to climb on, ruins, etc. And the dogs can have fun splashing in the water, too!

• Michelle
  More than a year ago
  sunday hike

  great hike - especially for non-hikers... the park could use better signage for dead-end trails, and snake warnings!
  All in all a good way to spend Sunday morning with the pooch!

We dug up 5 pictures of dogs at Solstice Canyon.

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