Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Ahwahnee, CA

There are 3 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Ahwahnee. 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 Ahwahnee.

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

Lewis Creek Trail

Oakhurst, CA

Lewis Creek Trail Lewis Creek Trail is a pet-friendly trail in Oakhurst. This trailhead is the first one to give access to the weaving pathway to Red Rock Falls. It will take you and your pooch roughly 30 minutes to reach Corlieu Falls and over an hour to reach Red Rock Falls. This hike is classed as easy/medium, so most hikers should be able to complete it. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after. See Details

San Joaquin River Gorge

Auberry, CA

San Joaquin River Gorge A great 8ish mile hike on a somewhat designated trail. Bring lots of water for you and your dog! There are no water sources available so be prepared! Sites are beautiful and dogs are leashed! Bring cash for parking! See Details