Dogs are allowed refuge-wide (campgrounds, backcountry, most of the ~50 mapped trails), but are banned from hiking/ski trails in the Refuge Headquarters area near Soldotna, except the Ski Hill Multi-Use Trail.
Hiking and ski trails in the Refuge Headquarters area (except the Ski Hill Multi-Use Trail).
Pets must be leashed at all times on a national wildlife refuge, and are usually limited to designated trails, roads, and public-use areas. Many refuges close sensitive habitat to pets to protect wildlife, so check the refuge page before you go.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Yes, leashed dogs are welcome on most of Kenai NWR's trails and campgrounds, but not on the hiking/ski trails right at Refuge Headquarters. Dogs are allowed refuge-wide (campgrounds, backcountry, most of the ~50 mapped trails), but are banned from hiking/ski trails in the Refuge Headquarters area near Soldotna, except the Ski Hill Multi-Use Trail.
Pets must be leashed at all times on a national wildlife refuge, and are usually limited to designated trails, roads, and public-use areas. Many refuges close sensitive habitat to pets to protect wildlife, so check the refuge page before you go.
Hiking and ski trails in the Refuge Headquarters area (except the Ski Hill Multi-Use Trail).
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.