Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Lucerne Valley, CA

There are 14 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Lucerne Valley. 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 Lucerne Valley.

Pet Friendly Alpine Pedal Path
Alpine Pedal Path Alpine Pedal Path is a dog-friendly 3.2-mile (one-way) asphalt trail in Big Bear Lake, CA. This path is a great place for morning jogs, bike rides, and leisurely walks with Fido! It boasts fresh air and beautiful scenery along the way. The path has access points that lead to the lake and various beaches. See Details
Pet Friendly Castle Rock Trail
Castle Rock Trail Castle Rock Trail is an easy, dog-friendly, 1.6 mile hike in Angelus Oaks, CA. This trail is located within the San Bernardino National Forest and will take about one hour to complete with Fido. This short hike is a nice escape into beautiful scenery. Take in the lake views on a trail that is speckled with granite boulders. See Details
Grays Peak Trail Grays Peak Trail is a moderately easy, 6.4-mile, out-and-back hike in Fawnskin, CA. This dog-friendly trail is located within the San Bernardino National Forest and will take about 3.5 hours to complete with Fido. This trail is on the north side of the lake and will actually lead you to the backside of the mountain where water views disappear. However, losing the view of the water is worth the peace, quiet, and open vistas that take its place. This area is subject to closure due to habitat protection. Since this trailhead is within the bald eagle habitat, it's closed during the nesting season from winter to spring, sometimes extending into summer. See Details
Cougar Crest Bertha Peak Trail The Cougar Crest Bertha Peak Trail is a moderately easy, dog-friendly 7.5 mile hike in Big Bear City, CA. This trail is located within San Bernardino National Forest and will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. This is a great trail for beginners and the trail is popular for all types of people from runners to families. During the week the trail is fairly desolate. The trail is best used from March until September. See Details
Cougar Crest Trailhead Cougar Crest Trailhead in Big Bear Lake, CA, offers moderate hiking. This dog-friendly trail is roughly 5 miles out and back. At the end, this trail meets up with the PCT at the base of Bertha Peak. You can follow this connection up a little over one mile and reach the peak as well. The views are spectacular and Fido will definitely be excited to go on this incredible journey. See Details
Will Abell Memorial Trail at Arrowhead Ridge Will Abell Memorial Trail at Arrowhead Ridge in Lake Arrowhead, CA is dog-friendly. Leashed dogs are permitted on the 1.9 mile loop through an 80-acre preserve under the San Bernardino Mountain Land Trust. The tree-lined trail should take about 1 hour to complete and offers a ridge top view of Lake Arrowhead. Visitors should carry water and pack out all trash. See Details
Pine Knot Trail to Grand View Point Pine Knot Trail to Grand View Point is a dog-friendly, moderately easy, 6.9-mile hike in Big Bear Lake, CA. This trail is located within San Bernardino National Forest. The trail will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. For a shorter hike you can take Mill Creek Road, which turns into Forest Service Road 2N10/Skyline Drive, to a point just below the summit where the trail passes over the road. See Details
Woodland Trail For an easy family hike, try the dog-friendly Woodland Trail in Big Bear, CA. This 1.5-mile loop is an interpretive trail that offers a self-guided tour of this dry-woodland area. The trail starts off HWY 38 about .2 miles west of Stanfield Cutoff and is well marked and has plenty of parking at the trailhead. Leashed dogs are allowed. An Adventure Pass or Interagency Pass is required for use of the amenities at the trailhead parking area. See Details
Lake Gregory Regional Park Lake Gregory Regional Park is a dog-friendly recreational area located in the San Bernardino Mountains of Crestline, CA. In the summer, you can rent paddleboards, rowboats, paddleboats, sailboats, and water cycles. Outside of the swimming area, anglers will find excellent fishing for trout, catfish and bass. The real fun is the 2.7-mile fitness trail featuring exercise stations along the scenic path around the lake. Dogs must be leashed when visiting the park unless visiting one of the dog parks on the property. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the beach, at events, or in any of the gated areas. See Details
Little Bear Creek Trail Little Bear Creek Trail is an easy, dog-friendly, 3.7-mile hike in San Bernardino, CA. This trail is located within the San Bernadino National Forest and will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. This hike will take you through the area where the final battle with the Old Fire of 2003 took place. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. This trail begins just behind the North Shore Campground on Hospital Road off of Highway 173. See Details
Sugarloaf Mountain Trail Sugarloaf Mountain Trail is a difficult 11.6-mile hike in Big Bear, CA. This dog-friendly trail is located within the San Bernardino National Forest. There's no need for a permit when hiking this peak, the highest outside of the National Forest. The trail will take you on a very rocky path through the alpine forest. Be sure to bring plenty of water and check Fido's paws frequently. This area is subject to seasonal closure due to weather conditions. During the winter months, the parking lot is closed and there is an option to park on 38th adding two miles. See Details
South Fork Dry Lake Trail South Fork Dry Lake Trail is a dog-friendly hike in Angelus Oaks, CA. This hike is known to be a very difficult, 11-mile hike in San Bernardino National Forest that will take about 6.5 hours to complete with Fido. This trail is easily accessible and has a large parking lot. The creek flows heavy in spring and early summer, but dries later in the year. If there has been heavy rainfall you are likely to see many wild flowers. See Details
Shields Peak Trail Shields Peak Trail is a dog-friendly hike in Angelus Oaks, CA. This trail is known to be extremely difficult, 12.2-mile hike in San Bernardino National Forest that will take about 7.5 hours to complete with Fido. Heading into the San Gorgonio Wilderness and getting to the San Bernardino Divide is difficult on any trail. Even the most conditioned dogs will struggle on this trail. There are two springs on this trail, but you will want to bring extra water along and check your dogs paws often. See Details
Timberlane Park Timberlane Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Hesperia, CA. Owners and their four-legged companions are welcome to visit this public space to utilize the array of amenities, including the dog park, picnic areas, baseball fields and playground. Dogs must be on a leash unless within the designated fenced dog park. See Details
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