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Dogs in Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

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

Leashed dogs cannot go on the trail to the cliff dwellings, but they are allowed on all other trails in the surrounding Gila Wilderness. Free kennels are at the trailhead.

On all trails in the surrounding Gila Wilderness, but not the trail to the cliff dwellings.
Photo: NPS/Janice Wei · NPS

Where dogs are allowed

On all trails in the surrounding Gila Wilderness, but not the trail to the cliff dwellings.

Where dogs are banned

The trail to the cliff dwellings, due to archeological sensitivity.

Trail by trail

No dogsCliff Dweller TrailClosed to pets; free kennels at the trailhead.
Dogs OKGila Wilderness trailsLeashed pets allowed on surrounding trails.

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.

Official source
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Last verified 2026-07-09
Designation
National Monument

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Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument?

Leashed dogs cannot go on the trail to the cliff dwellings, but they are allowed on all other trails in the surrounding Gila Wilderness. Free kennels are at the trailhead. On all trails in the surrounding Gila Wilderness, but not the trail to the cliff dwellings.

What is the leash rule at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument?

6 feet maximum, at all times.

Which trails allow dogs at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument?

Leashed dogs are allowed on: Gila Wilderness trails.

Are service animals allowed at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument?

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