Dog Friendly Stories
Northern CA
View allKeep on Truckee
The 12-mile Truckee River bike path cuts right through downtown Reno and goes all the way to neighboring Sparks. Along the route you should absolutely make some pit stop detours to enjoy one of Reno Tahoe’s top signature crafts: beer!
ViewAloha from California
Say Aloha without leaving California with a 7-mile out-and-back hiking adventure to Lake Aloha in El Dorado National Forest. You can also camp here, a premier place for stargazing.
ViewBerry Good Hike (or Bike)
This 7-mile out-and-back through Sanborn County Park has big views of the South Bay and offers some reprieve from summer heat thanks to shaded sections among towering firs.
ViewYour Mission Is Less Crowded
Mission Peak is one of the Bay Area’s most popular mountains, with many hikers climbing every weekend. Skip the crowds with this 6-mile loop up the less-traveled southern route.
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Southern CA
View allSummit Sycuan Peak
Most visitors to San Diego County's quaint town of Jamul aren't familiar with one of its hiking gems. Sycuan Peak is a short-and-sweet-and-steep leg buster with nearly 800 feet of gain over just 2 miles (round-trip). Fantastic views at the top? You can bet on it!
ViewLevel Up With Lawson Peak
This fall, channel your inner autumn adventurer and celebrate rock-tober on a most epic summit hike—Lawson Peak.
ViewHollenbeck Hiking
One bona fide Jamul gem thoroughly takes advantage of these fall features: the Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area. Gone (mostly) is the deep heat of summer and what arrives is special: golden hillsides, soft breezes, and trails bathed in long, late-day shadows.
ViewCharmed, We're Sure!
Looking for a walk that will charm your hiking socks off? Head to Charmlee Wilderness Park, a serene 532-acre oasis tucked in Malibu’s Santa Monica Mountains. With its vibrant wildflowers, rocky outcrops, and lovely ocean views, this beginner-friendly hike has spellbinding scenery at every turn.
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