Dog-friendly national monuments

National monuments are one of the better-kept secrets for hiking with a dog. Many are more open to a leashed dog than the big-name parks, and they are usually quieter too.

Every monument below welcomes leashed dogs on at least some of its trails, checked against its official page. From desert ruins to volcanic country, there is a lot of ground here.

As always, a leash is required, and a few spots close certain areas seasonally, so check the page before you go.