There are 28 dog-friendly hiking trails in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
Mulholland Drive to San Vicente Mountain
The unpaved portion of Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles, CA, offers a 2-mile round-trip hike up San Vicente Mountain, climbing only 330 feet. Bring Fido to this dog-friendly spot for a walk and a picnic at the benches and tables among the historic buildings. There are also restrooms and a water fountain on the mountain.
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Brush Canyon Trail
Hike with your pup to the Hollywood sign on the pet-friendly 6.5-mile Brush Canyon trail in Los Angeles, CA. This path crosses Griffith Park and climbs Mount Lee, providing excellent views of the iconic sign and the city below.
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Bronson Canyon Trail at Griffith Park
If you want to get even closer to the famous Hollywood sign than Lake Hollywood Park, you and your leashed pet can hike the Griffith Observatory Loop from Griffith Park. Providing outstanding views of the Hollywood sign and the LA Basin, this hike is popular with tourists and locals alike. It’s a 6.5-mile, 3-hour hike from Bronson Canyon in Griffith Park. The dog-friendly walk is mostly along fire roads and not clearly marked, so study a map ahead of time.
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Griffith Park
Griffith Park is a large dog-friendly municipal recreation area at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles, CA. You and your leashed pup can exercise amidst gorgeous views on the trails. This park offers numerous family attractions, various educational and cultural institutions, miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, and provides visitors with an ideal environment for enjoying recreational activities.
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Mandeville Canyon to San Vicente Mountain Loop
Take Fido along the 5-mile loop hike covering many trails as you travel through the upper areas of Mandeville Canyon and into the San Vicente Mountain Park. Located in Los Angeles, CA, this pet-friendly trail will allow you and Fido to exercise together while gaining 770 feet in elevation.
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Mount Chapel, Mount Bell and Mount Hollywood Trail at Griffith Park
Spend some time outside with Fido while hiking this 5.7-mile pet-friendly loop which summits three of Griffith Park's peaks Mount Chapel, Mount Bell and Mount Hollywood. This trail provides incredible views of Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles, CA.
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Fern Dell Nature Trail
Ferndell Trail to the Hollywood Sign is a 11.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Wonder View Trail at Griffith Park
The dog-friendly Wonder View Trail ascends 925 feet to Cahuenga Peak and Mount Lee. Hike this 3-mile trail in Los Angeles, CA, for an excellent view of the Hollywood sign and great photo opportunities with your pup!
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Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park
Your pup is welcome to join you while hiking the trails of Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park in Encino, CA! The pet-friendly recreation area is contiguous with the 20,000-acre urban wilderness park called the “Big Wild.” The park is accessible from the San Fernando Valley at San Vincente Mountain Park and West Los Angeles at the end of Westridge Road.
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Mount Lowe Railroad Trail
Mount Lowe Railroad 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 Altadena! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Mount Lowe Railroad 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.
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Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center
The dog-friendly Eaton Canyon Natural Area Park and Nature Center is located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. A hike with your leashed pup through this conveniently-located public Pasadena, CA park is rewarded with the site of a beautiful waterfall. Be sure to bring water and other necessities to keep you and Fido cool during your time outdoors!
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Veterans Parkway
Veterans Parkway 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 Hermosa Beach! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Veterans Parkway. 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.
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Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
Whittier Narrows Recreation Area is pet friendly! This 1,492-acre park is located in the City of South El Monte, CA, and is one of Los Angeles County’s largest and most popular recreation areas. Bring your pooch along on a leash to explore the trail around the water. The park is located on both sides of the Pomona Freeway at Rosemead Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after their pups.
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Franklin Canyon Park
Pet-friendly Franklin Canyon Park rests on 605 acres between San Fernando Valley and Beverly Hills, CA. Within the park boundaries are chaparral, grasslands, oak woodlands, a three-acre lake, an ADA-accessible duck pond, expansive picnic grounds, and over five miles of hiking trails. While visiting, dogs must be leashed at all times.
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Fred Hesse Junior Community Park
Fred Hesse Junior Community Park is a well-manicured parkland and active community center and one of the most popular spots in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA! Fido is welcome to join you at this dog-friendly recreation area which features baseball and soccer fields, a sand volleyball court, picnic areas, playgrounds and walking paths. Ensure your pup is leashed throughout your visit!
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Wilacre Park
Leashed pets are welcome to enjoy the trails of the pet-friendly Wilacre Park with their humans. The 128-acre recreation area provides access to the Betty B. Dearing trail and the Cross Mountain Park trail system to Fryman, Coldwater and Franklin Canyon Parks. The ample parking, restrooms, fountains, and picnic area make this Studio City, CA, park a popular destination for hikers and their dogs.
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Colorado Lagoon
Colorado Lagoon is a dog-friendly park in Long Beach, CA, featuring a small wetland trail where leashed dogs are welcome. The park also has a playground and picnic areas.
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George F Canyon Nature Center & Preserve
Located on 51 acres, the George F Canyon Nature Center & Preserve in Rolling Hills, CA, features a dog-friendly nature trail and stream that passes through one of the most pristine and beautiful canyons on the Peninsula. With signage and benches along the path, this trail creates a delightful experience for owners and their pets!
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Will Rogers State Historic Park
Leashed dogs are allowed at Will Rogers State Historic Park, home to the ranch owned by the famous actor of the 1930s, Will Rogers. This pet-friendly park features a 31-room ranch house, a stable, riding ring, roping arena, polo field, golf course and riding trails. Dogs are allowed in the historic zone (not on house tours) and Inspiration loop, but they are prohibited from the Backbone, Temescal and Rustic Canyon Trails.
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Mt. Wilson Trail
Leashed pets are welcome to join their owners on the Mt. Wilson Trail! This pet-friendly path is six miles long, begins in Sierra Madre, CA, and ends at 2N45 (Mt. Wilson Toll Road). Ensure you and Fido are prepared for this hike with water and other necessities!
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