Leashed dogs are welcome on most trails. In the Indian Peaks and James Peak Wilderness a hand-held leash no longer than 6 feet is required at all times. Some trails cross into Rocky Mountain National Park, where dogs are not allowed.
Trails that cross the boundary into Rocky Mountain National Park are closed to dogs.
At Brainard Lake, dogs must be on a hand-held leash May 1 to November 14; from November 15 to April 30 dogs are allowed only on the Brainard Lake and Lefthand Park Reservoir roads.
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.
Dogs are welcome, but this forest keeps some of Colorado's stricter dog rules: a hand-held leash is required throughout the Indian Peaks and James Peak Wilderness areas and the Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Leashed dogs are welcome on most trails. In the Indian Peaks and James Peak Wilderness a hand-held leash no longer than 6 feet is required at all times. Some trails cross into Rocky Mountain National Park, where dogs are not allowed.
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.
At Brainard Lake, dogs must be on a hand-held leash May 1 to November 14; from November 15 to April 30 dogs are allowed only on the Brainard Lake and Lefthand Park Reservoir roads.
Trails that cross the boundary into Rocky Mountain National Park are closed to dogs.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.