Hikes/Parks/Trails near California Wine Country
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Alamo Creek Park
Vacaville
At 9.5 acres, Alamo Creek Park in Vacaville has a lot to offer visitors, including dogs. The park is packed...
Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest
Middletown
The forest is open year-round for public recreation and is frequently used for camping, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Brushy Peak Regional Preserve
Livermore
Brushy Peak Regional Preserve is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, one of the most dog-friendly park districts...
Del Valle Regional Park
Pleasant Hill
Del Valle Regional Park, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is a 5,000-acre park set amid oak-studded hills.
Glen Eden Trail
Lakeport
Glen Eden Trail is a somewhat difficult trail with gorgeous views of Mt. Konocti. Dogs welcome!
Highland Springs Recreation Area
Lakeport
Highland Springs Recreation Area is a beautiful 3,200-acre watershed managed by Lake County Water Resources. Equestrians and hikers have enjoyed
Indian Valley Wildlife Area
Clearlake Oaks
Indian Valley Wildlife Area consists of approximately 5,000 acres around Indian Valley Reservoir. The reservoir holds large and smallmouth bass,...
Morgan Territory Regional Preserve
Livermore
Most of the Morgan Territory Regional Preserve’s 4,708-acre park trails are named to commemorate indigenous peoples (Coyote, Fox and Eagle...
Oat Hill Mine Trail
Calistoga
The 8.3 mile long Oat Hill Mine Trail follows the original route between Calistoga and the western end of Aetna...
Pena Adobe/Lagoon Valley Park
Vacaville
Pena Adobe/Lagoon Valley Park spans 470 acres and is located on Pena Adobe Road just off Interstate 80 between Vacaville...
Railbikes on the Noyo by the Skunk Train
Fort Bragg
Sit back, breathe deep, and discover an entirely new way to explore with railbikes on the Noyo. Electric-powered and virtually...
Riverfront Regional Park
Healdsburg
Riverfront Regional Park in Healdsburg is a peaceful retreat for both dog owners and their pets, set along the scenic...
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Alamo Creek Bikeway
Vacaville
The Alamo Creek Bikeway is a shaded, dog-friendly path along Alamo Creek in Vacaville. The trail connects residents with several...
Alston Park
Napa
Hikers can explore broad swaths of open space offering beautiful views of Napa Valley vineyards, and dogs can run freely...
Andrews Park
Vacaville
Andrews Park is a spacious park in Vacaville that spans nearly 18 acres. The park is home to many events...
Arnold Rim Trail
Arnold
Hike, bike, or horseback ride the dog-friendly Arnold Rim Trail (ART), a mid-elevation non-motorized, 17.5-mile trail system in the central...
Arroyo Burro Trail
Santa Barbara
This hike is a challenge. It’s one of the rare front country hikes that has uphill both on the way...
Asilomar Natural Dunes Natural Preserve
Pacific Grove
Asilomar Dunes Natural Preserve in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, offers a serene escape for both two-legged and four-legged visitors....
Back Meadow Trail
Sonoma
Back Meadow Trail is a level, easy trail at Maxwell Park in Sonoma through mature trees, meadows and the remnants of a...
Bartholomew Estate Winery
Sonoma
Bartholomew Estate Winery is situated in the heart of the 375-acre Bartholomew Park in Sonoma. A visit to the winery...
Bartholomew Park Hike
Sonoma
The Bartholomew Park hike traverses a moderate to difficult trail on the grounds of dog-friendly Bartholomew Estate Winery.
Bay Tree Trail
Sonoma
Bay Tree Trail is a level, easy trail at Maxwell Park in Sonoma through mature trees, meadows and the remnants of a...
Beelard Park
Vacaville
Dog-friendly Beelard Park spans 5.2 acres between the Putah South Canal and Beelard Drive in Vacaville. Shade trees provide
Belinda Point
Fort Bragg
This 0.7-mile long trail leads to Belinda Point, as well as a stairway down to a rocky pocket beach. The...
Big Meadow East – South Shore
South Lake Tahoe
Big Meadow East is 8.8 miles round trip. Location: The Big Meadow trailhead is on the north side of Highway...
Big Meadow Trailhead to Big Meadow – South Shore
South Lake Tahoe
Big Meadow Trailhead to Big Meadow is 1.4 miles round trip and rated easy. Location: The Big Meadow trailhead is...
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Big River Trail
Mendocino
In 2002, Mendocino Land Trust completed the purchase and transfer of 7,334 acres around Big River to California State Parks. This...
Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail
Bodega Bay
The Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail offers those interested in viewing wildlife a unique opportunity to see a new side...
Black Point Coastal Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
Black Point Coastal Access Trail – 0.25 miles one way – crosses the bluffs to a curving, quarter-mile beach reached...
Bluff Top Sea Ranch Access Trail
The Sea Ranch
The Bluff Top Trail – 3 miles one way – runs along the headlands from Walk On Beach to Gualala...
Brewery Gulch Drive
Mendocino
Brewery Gulch Drive, located in Mendocino County, California, offers a picturesque stroll along the bluffs of Mendocino Bay. This serene...
Browns Valley Open Space
Vacaville
Browns Valley Open Space provides multiple dog-friendly hiking trails and large boulders for rock climbing in Vacaville.
Browns Valley Park
Vacaville
Browns Valley Park spans 4.4 acres and includes a TGIFun youth building, play equipment for 2-5 year-olds, play equipment for...
Caspar Uplands Trail
Caspar
The Caspar Uplands trail’s north end is at Caspar State Beach, a much-loved pocket beach offering surfing, snorkeling, and picnicking. Just...
Centennial Park
Vacaville
Centennial Park consists of 265 acres of open and developed park space in Vacaville. The developed portion includes four baseball...
Chamberlain Creek Trail
Willits
The Chamberlain Creek Trail is half way between Fort Bragg and Willits on Hwy 20, in the middle of the...
City View Trail
Ukiah
City View trail is a dog-friendly hike in Ukiah with views of Ukiah Valley. Dogs are allowed on leash. Find...
Cloverdale River Park
Cloverdale
Dog-friendly Cloverdale River Park runs along the west bank of the Russian River in northern Sonoma County.
Colgan Creek Trail
Santa Rosa
The Colgan Creek Trail in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, offers a delightful 1.2-mile path for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry...
Cooks Beach / Bonham Trail
Gualala
Cooks Beach / Bonham Trail in Gualala, Mendocino County, California, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry...
Corderos Park
Vacaville
Corderos Park, situated on Parkside Dr. in Vacaville, offers open grassy areas, shaded picnic tables, and a children's playground.
Cow Mountain Recreation Area
Ukiah
Named for the longhorn cattle that once roamed wild, the 52,000-acre Cow Mountain Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational...