Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Fallen Leaf, CA

There are 7 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Fallen Leaf. 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 Fallen Leaf.

Pet Friendly Van Sickle Bi-State Park
Van Sickle Bi-State Park Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe, CA, is dog friendly! There are lots of easy-to-moderate trails for dogs and their owners to enjoy. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash under six feet. The hours to access the park by car vary depending on what time of year you visit. See Details
Pet Friendly Tahoe Rim Trail
Tahoe Rim Trail Portions of the Tahoe Rim Trail in Tahoe City, CA, are dog friendly. Regulations vary depending on what segment of the 165-mile long trail you are enjoying. Dogs on the trail should be kept leashed around other trail users, at trailheads, and on steep or slippery terrain. Make sure your dog is also under voice control at all times. The multi-use trail is on the banks of Lake Tahoe and has views of mountain cascades in the distance. The Tahoe Rim Trail Association recommends winter trailhead parking at 64-Acre Park in Tahoe City, Brockway West trailhead, Mt. Rose Summit trailhead, or Kingsbury North trailhead (off North Benjamin Road). See Details
Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park Dogs allowed in developed areas of the pet-friendly Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park in Tahoma, CA. These areas include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, paved parking areas, developed picnic areas and day-use areas, and also the General Creek Fire Road during the summer. You'll discover nearly two miles of lake frontage and dense forests of pine, fir, aspen and juniper. Unfortunately, Fido is not allowed on beaches, unpaved and dirt trails, or in undeveloped areas at the park. To protect the integrity of the groomed Nordic ski courses, dogs not allowed on designated ski trails within the Sierra District, from Nov. 1 to May 1 annually, when snow is present. See Details
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Leashed dogs are welcome at Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Many pups enjoy playing in the snow, and dogs in good shape will have great fun accompanying you on short cross-country or snowshoeing trips. Dogs should be on a 6' leash and have proper identification tags. See Details
Inspiration Point Inspiration Point is pet-friendly. If you're visiting Lake Tahoe, enjoy a short walk along a paved pathway with your pooch to a stunning overlook of Emerald Bay and Fannette Island. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are well-behaved around people and cleaned up after to preserve the cleanliness of the lake. See Details
Ward Creek Park Property Leashed dogs are allowed in developed areas of Ward Creek Park Property in Tahoe City, CA. This includes campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, picnic and day-use areas, and paved parking areas. Access to the dog-friendly trails can be found at the Highway 89 bike path, or you can park at one of the trailheads off Timberland Drive. Dogs are not allowed on beaches or dirt trails. See Details
Echo Lake Trailhead Echo Lake Trailhead features a 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Echo Lake, CA. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it'll take about two hours to complete with Fido. This dog-friendly area is popular for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. See Details
Fallen Leaf, CA, US