Controlled dogs are welcome on trails throughout the Mount Baldy, Escudilla, and Bear Wallow Wilderness areas and the Blue Range Primitive Area, and around lakes such as Big Lake and Luna Lake. Note that the Mount Baldy summit sits on White Mountain Apache tribal land and is closed to the public.
In spring some areas may close to dogs to protect threatened and endangered species.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Leashed or controlled dogs are welcome across this White Mountains forest, which holds 34 lakes and four backcountry areas including the Mount Baldy Wilderness. A 6-foot leash applies in developed areas. Controlled dogs are welcome on trails throughout the Mount Baldy, Escudilla, and Bear Wallow Wilderness areas and the Blue Range Primitive Area, and around lakes such as Big Lake and Luna Lake. Note that the Mount Baldy summit sits on White Mountain Apache tribal land and is closed to the public.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
In spring some areas may close to dogs to protect threatened and endangered species.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.