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Dogs in North Cascades National Park

Can I bring my dog, and on which trails?
Limited accessLeash: 6 feet maximum, at all times.

The Pacific Crest Trail, mainly.

The Pacific Crest Trail corridor through the park allows leashed dogs. A few park roads and campgrounds too.
Photo: NPS Photo/D.Dixon · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

The Pacific Crest Trail corridor through the park allows leashed dogs. A few park roads and campgrounds too.

Where dogs are banned

Most other park trails.

Trail by trail

Dogs OKPacific Crest Trail (in park)Leashed dogs welcome
No dogsCascade Pass TrailNo dogs

Leash rule

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

Where to go instead

The surrounding Okanogan-Wenatchee and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie forests allow leashed dogs on trails.

Official source
National Park Service
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Park code
NOCA

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to North Cascades National Park?

The Pacific Crest Trail, mainly. The Pacific Crest Trail corridor through the park allows leashed dogs. A few park roads and campgrounds too.

What is the leash rule at North Cascades?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at North Cascades?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Pacific Crest Trail (in park).

Where can I hike with my dog near North Cascades?

The surrounding Okanogan-Wenatchee and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie forests allow leashed dogs on trails.

Are service animals allowed at North Cascades?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.