Dogs are welcome across the Trabuco, Palomar, and Descanso districts on hiking trails, equestrian routes, and the southern end of the Pacific Crest Trail. Leash at trailheads and campgrounds and keep pets under control on general forest trails.
The Airport Fire burned area is closed and elevated fire-use restrictions are common through the dry season.
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.
This Southern California forest near San Diego marks the starting line of the Pacific Crest Trail, and its own homepage pictures a couple with their leashed dog at a trailhead. Dogs are welcome across the Trabuco, Palomar, and Descanso districts on hiking trails, equestrian routes, and the southern end of the Pacific Crest Trail. Leash at trailheads and campgrounds and keep pets under control on general forest trails.
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.
The Airport Fire burned area is closed and elevated fire-use restrictions are common through the dry season.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.