Dogs can hike much of the forest, including the Four Pass Loop and trails through the Gore, Sawatch, Elk, and Flat Tops ranges. Leash them at trailheads and developed sites, and keep them under control on general and wilderness trails.
Dogs are not allowed at Hanging Lake, a permit-only day-use area with fragile travertine formations.
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 White River covers 2.3 million acres in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, with eight wilderness areas, ten peaks over 14,000 feet, and iconic spots like Maroon Bells where dogs are welcome on many trails. High elevation and thin air mean pets need water and time to acclimate just as people do. Dogs can hike much of the forest, including the Four Pass Loop and trails through the Gore, Sawatch, Elk, and Flat Tops ranges. Leash them at trailheads and developed sites, and keep them under control on general 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.
Dogs are not allowed at Hanging Lake, a permit-only day-use area with fragile travertine formations.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.