Recreation Area · UT

Dogs in Gemini Bridges Recreation Area

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Dog-friendly

Dogs are welcome on these Moab-area trails and roads, which are shared with mountain bikes and OHVs. Keep your dog under control and leashed where signs require it.

The Gemini Bridges road and connecting Mag 7 trails are open to dogs. Because bikes and vehicles use these routes, keep your dog close and clean up after it. Leashes are not required everywhere but voice control is a must.

Where dogs are allowed

The Gemini Bridges road and connecting Mag 7 trails are open to dogs. Because bikes and vehicles use these routes, keep your dog close and clean up after it. Leashes are not required everywhere but voice control is a must.

Seasonal closures

This is exposed high desert with little shade. Summer heat and hot slickrock are hard on paws, so hike early and carry water.

Leash rule

A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, trailheads, and picnic sites. On most of the open BLM land there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times, and local field offices can set stricter rules.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

Official source
Bureau of Land Management
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Designation
Recreation Area

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Gemini Bridges Recreation Area?

Dogs are welcome on these Moab-area trails and roads, which are shared with mountain bikes and OHVs. Keep your dog under control and leashed where signs require it. The Gemini Bridges road and connecting Mag 7 trails are open to dogs. Because bikes and vehicles use these routes, keep your dog close and clean up after it. Leashes are not required everywhere but voice control is a must.

What is the leash rule at Gemini Bridges Recreation Area?

A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, trailheads, and picnic sites. On most of the open BLM land there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times, and local field offices can set stricter rules.

Are there seasonal closures for dogs at Gemini Bridges Recreation Area?

This is exposed high desert with little shade. Summer heat and hot slickrock are hard on paws, so hike early and carry water.

Are service animals allowed at Gemini Bridges Recreation Area?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.