Dogs can hike the forest's extensive trail network from backyard foothills to backcountry lakes in the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains. Use a leash at developed sites and campgrounds, and keep pets under control on general trails.
Dogs are prohibited in certain protected Wasatch watershed canyons that supply drinking water, so check trailhead signs before you go.
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.
One of the most heavily visited forests in the country, the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache offers more than 1,700 miles of trails across northern Utah and southwestern Wyoming where dogs are welcome. Some Wasatch canyons are protected watersheds, so pay attention to posted dog restrictions near Salt Lake City water supplies. Dogs can hike the forest's extensive trail network from backyard foothills to backcountry lakes in the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains. Use a leash at developed sites and campgrounds, and keep pets under control on general 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.
Dogs are prohibited in certain protected Wasatch watershed canyons that supply drinking water, so check trailhead signs before you go.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.