Leashed dogs are welcome on trails, including West Spanish Peak and the Mount Elbert route. Wilderness areas require a leash at all times.
Swimming holes are off limits to dogs.
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 is home to Mount Elbert at 14,439 feet, the highest summit in Colorado that dogs are allowed to reach. Dogs roam most of this sprawling forest and grassland complex. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails, including West Spanish Peak and the Mount Elbert route. Wilderness areas require a leash at all times.
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.
Swimming holes are off limits to dogs.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.