Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Sunnyvale, CA

There are 29 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Sunnyvale. 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 Sunnyvale.

Central Park and Lake Elizabeth

Fremont, CA

Central Park and Lake Elizabeth Located in the heart of Fremont, CA, Central Park and Lake Elizabeth is a beautiful dog-friendly recreation area. Set on 450 picturesque acres, bring your leashed companion for a 2-mile scenic walk around the lake, a relaxing picnic, or a visit to the dog park. The park has soccer fields and basketball courts, a playground, skate park, and gives visitors an opportunity to fish or play golf. Don't leave without allowing Fido to engage in off-leash play inside Central Park Dog Park. See Details

Stevens Creek County Park

Cupertino, CA

Stevens Creek County Park Stevens Creek County Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Cupertino, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a hike across nine miles of multi-use trails, many of which connect to Mid-Peninsula Open Space Fremont Older Preserve. Visitors will also find shaded picnic areas and an 82-acre reservoir suitable for boating and fishing. See Details

Plaza de Cesar Chavez

San Jose, CA

Plaza de Cesar Chavez Bring your dog to this walk in the Plaza de Cesar Chavez, also known Cesar Chavez Park. The park spans two acres in the middle of downtown San Jose. As you stroll, take time to smell the all of the beautiful flowers and let Fido splash in the water fountains. The dog-friendly park is a hub of activity and you may get to experience one of the festivals and live music performances frequently held in the plaza. See Details

Coal Creek Preserve

Mountain View, CA

Coal Creek Preserve Coal Creek Preserve is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch on an afternoon hike along the trails at this preserve. If you walk them all, you can enjoy a nice three-mile loop together. The best part of this hiking system are the views of the San Francisco Bay Area that can be seen from the open grassland ridges. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

William Street Park

San Jose, CA

William Street Park Leashed dogs are welcome at the 14-acre William Street Park in the historic Naglee Park neighborhood of San Jose. Walk your dog in the grassy area shaded by trees. Bark in the Park is held here each year. See Details

Waterdog Run/Bike Trail

Belmont, CA

Waterdog Run/Bike Trail Waterdog Run/Bike Trail is pet-friendly. Located in Silicon Valley, this little slice of nature is a great place to bring your pooch for a wander. Water Dog Lake Park has a number of trails that wind around a lake at its center. Dogs are welcome on all of the pathways in the park. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. Waterdog Run/Bike Trail is open every day of the week from 6am to 6pm. See Details

Augustin Bernal Park

Pleasanton, CA

Augustin Bernal Park Augustin Bernal Park is a pet-friendly recreational area in Pleasanton, CA. This 237-acre open space features hiking, biking and equestrian trails. A leashed Fido is welcome to join you as you explore the beautiful scenery of this park. See Details

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Boulder Creek, CA

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California's oldest state park and is home to the largest span of old-growth Redwoods south of San Francisco. Leashed dogs are allowed in the campsites, picnic areas, and on paved roads. They must be on a leash and attended at all times. Dogs are also allowed on North Escape, a 2.5-mile one-way (5-mile round trip) paved road that is mostly gated off to cars and alongside old-growth redwoods, a creek, and lush undergrowth. Dog owners can check out Big Basin's official website for information on day-use and camping fees. Dogs are not permitted on any of the trails or fire roads excluding the campground connector trail from Sempervirens and Blooms Creek campgrounds to park headquarters. Dogs are not allowed in any portion of the Rancho del Oso area, or on Waddell State Beach. See Details

Penitencia Creek County Park

San Jose, CA

Penitencia Creek County Park You and Fido can enjoy a day outdoors at Penitencia Creek County Park, a dog-friendly recreation area in San Jose, CA. The park features a number of trails for jogging, biking or walking, along with a picnic area. See Details