Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Merlin, OR

There are 2 dog-friendly hiking trails in Merlin. 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 Merlin.

Pet Friendly Big Pine Interpretive Loop Trail
Big Pine Interpretive Loop Trail Big Pine Loop Trail is a pet-friendly path in Merlin, OR. It's an easy, 3-mile hike in Siskiyou National Forest that will take about 1.5 hours to complete with Fido. You will have an option to pass over the creek on a footbridge to hike the east side of it. If you stay on the west side your pup will have a chance to splash in a wading pool just off of a short side trail. Please note that dogs must be on leash. See Details
Pet Friendly Taylor Creek Trail
Taylor Creek Trail Taylor Creek Trail is a pet-friendly path in Merlin, OR. It's a moderately easy, 5.6-mile hike in Siskiyou National Forest that will take about 2.5 hours to complete with Fido. Start out at the trailhead across Forest Road 25 from Big Pine Campground and head 0.7 mile uphill to Taylor Creek Trail. Bear right left onto the trail. 3 miles into the hike, at Lone Tree Pass, the trail crosses Forest Road 2509 and can be used as a pick up or drop off point to shorten the trail. Please note that a Northwest Forest Pass is required. See Details
Valley of the Rogue State Park Valley of the Rogue State Park is pet-friendly. Situated along three miles of shoreline on the Rogue River, this beautiful park is a must-see if you're visiting the Gold Hill area with your pooch. Take a hike on the easy, self-guided interpretive walking trail that takes you on a 1.25 mile stroll along the river's edge, intersecting with the Rogue River Greenway Trail. Take a detour onto this trail and explore 4 more miles of the park. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore with their owners, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after. Dogs under voice command can also run off-leash on beaches. See Details
Merlin, OR, US