Leashed dogs permitted on paved roads, Old Stage Fire Road, the paved Verna Dunshee Trail, and in developed/campground/picnic areas; all other dirt trails and backcountry are off-limits.
Dirt trails and backcountry areas, i.e., most of the park's well-known hiking network
6-foot leash required; adjacent Marin Municipal Water District land (reachable via Old Stage Rd) allows dogs on more trails
6 feet maximum. Retractable leashes are often not allowed.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Dogs are allowed only on a few paved roads at Mt. Tam, not on the park's extensive dirt-trail network. Leashed dogs permitted on paved roads, Old Stage Fire Road, the paved Verna Dunshee Trail, and in developed/campground/picnic areas; all other dirt trails and backcountry are off-limits.
6 feet maximum. Retractable leashes are often not allowed.
Dirt trails and backcountry areas, i.e., most of the park's well-known hiking network
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.