Dogs can join you on the forests' 3,000-plus miles of trails and routes, from beginner paths to the high country and the 10 wildernesses. Keep your dog on a 6-foot leash in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads, and under control on general forest and wilderness trails.
Designated swim areas and developed beaches at the forests' lakes typically do not allow pets.
High-country roads and trailheads close seasonally with heavy snow, and September can bring early snowstorms, which limits access to some areas for dogs and owners.
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.
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests cover over 3 million acres of western Colorado, with more than 3,000 miles of trails, five peaks above 14,000 feet, and 10 wilderness areas. Dogs are welcome from the lakes atop Grand Mesa to high spots like Blue Lakes. Dogs can join you on the forests' 3,000-plus miles of trails and routes, from beginner paths to the high country and the 10 wildernesses. Keep your dog on a 6-foot leash in campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads, and under control on general forest and wilderness 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.
High-country roads and trailheads close seasonally with heavy snow, and September can bring early snowstorms, which limits access to some areas for dogs and owners.
Designated swim areas and developed beaches at the forests' lakes typically do not allow pets.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.