Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Morongo Valley, CA

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.

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Humber Park

Idyllwild, CA

Humber Park

Humber Park in Idyllwild, CA, offers dog-friendly trails. There are paved parking and vault toilets at the trailhead. Adventure Pass or a National Parks Pass is required. Be sure Fido is leashed while hiking in this area. Please note that dogs are prohibited in the State Park Wilderness; check maps on their website for boundaries.

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Whitewater Preserve

Whitewater, CA

Whitewater Preserve

Whitewater Preserve is a dog-friendly nature area in Whitewater, CA. This large nature reserve is over 2,800 acres near the Whitewater River, and trails range from easy to moderate difficulty. Make sure to wear proper shoes and bring plenty of water for you and Fido. Please note that there is no cell service in this area.

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Mission Creek Preserve

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Mission Creek Preserve

Mission Creek Preserve is a dog-friendly nature preserve in Desert Hot Springs, CA. The area is home to old buildings along a dusty pathway that you can walk with your leashed pup. On the way, you'll pass historic structures and stunning desert plant communities, all with the backdrop of Southern California’s tallest peak in the background. Don't forget to pick up after your pooch.

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Woodland Trail

Big Bear, CA

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.

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Black Mountain Trail

Banning, CA

Black Mountain Trail

Black Mountain Trail is a difficult, 6.9 mile hike in San Bernardino National Forest that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. This beautiful, dog-friendly hike in Banning, CA, will have you thinking you are in the Sierra Nevada with its granite boulders, large pines, open vistas, and beautiful views. Although you will need an Adventure Pass for parking, no permit is required to use the trail. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

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Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout

Idyllwild, CA

Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout

Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout trail is a difficult, though dog-friendly, 6-mile hike in Idyllwild, CA that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. This trail is less visited and more dog friendly than the other trail up to Tahquitz Peak. Leash laws apply as this trail goes through the San Jacinto Wilderness. Wilderness permits or Adventure Passes, depending on where you start your hike from, are required.

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Kitching Peak Trail

Banning, CA

Kitching Peak Trail

Kitching Peak Trail is a difficult, 8-mile dog-friendly hike in Banning, CA. Located within the San Bernardino National Forest, this hike will take about 5 hours to complete with Fido. From the top of this trail you will see spectacular views of the mountains, drop-offs, and desert floor. It's advised to double-check with a San Bernardino National Forest ranger about any trail closures.

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Sugarloaf Mountain Trail

Big Bear, CA

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.

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San Gorgonio Wilderness Trail

Forest Falls, CA

San Gorgonio Wilderness Trail

San Gorgonio Wilderness Trail is an extremely difficult, though dog-friendly, 16-mile hike in Forest Falls, CA. This trail is located within the San Bernardino National Forest and will take about 9.5 hours to complete with Fido. Many hikers use this as training for Mount Whitney. Within the half mile after crossing Mill Creek, you will gain 1000 feet in elevation as you switchback into the San Gorgonio Wilderness.

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South Fork Dry Lake Trail

Angelus Oaks, CA

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.

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Shields Peak Trail

Angelus Oaks, CA

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.

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