Scenic Area · WY

Dogs in Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop

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

Dogs are welcome on this 24-mile self-guided driving loop. Keep dogs leashed or under strict voice control near the wild horses.

This is a gravel auto tour rather than a trail system. Keep dogs leashed at the pullouts, since an out-of-control dog can spook the horses and one kick from a mustang can seriously injure a dog.

Where dogs are allowed

This is a gravel auto tour rather than a trail system. Keep dogs leashed at the pullouts, since an out-of-control dog can spook the horses and one kick from a mustang can seriously injure a dog.

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
Scenic Area

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop?

Dogs are welcome on this 24-mile self-guided driving loop. Keep dogs leashed or under strict voice control near the wild horses. This is a gravel auto tour rather than a trail system. Keep dogs leashed at the pullouts, since an out-of-control dog can spook the horses and one kick from a mustang can seriously injure a dog.

What is the leash rule at Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop?

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 service animals allowed at Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop?

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