Best Hikes with Dogs Central California

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If your primary goal is swimming, I would look elsewhere. The hike itself, although short, was enjoyable and offered surprisingly diverse scenery.

The trail was easy to follow, but would be a bit more difficult if there was snow. Our hike began with a hail storm at the trailhead haha, but it was clear skies and sunshine after that blew through. Despite the fire ban, one of the groups camping here a dozen large young men with fishing poles decided to have a large fire.

It was disappointing and frustrating to witness. Please obey the restrictions in place. You don't have to burn things just because you're camping. Love this hike, features beautiful scenery throughout. It averages about hours, but worth every minute. Beautiful views the entire hike. The summit is definitely worth the effort. Bring plenty of water if you're not used to the elevation.

Was a great hike, lots of trees and was worth the drive to visit it. This trail is a treat: It took us four and one-half hours to arrive a Grass Lake, and less than three hours to get back to Whitney Portal. Met a sole hiker on his way down the trail, and one family of four near Grass Lake. As others have stated, you get to hike a trail that is nearly void of other people.

I posted a few photos. One of my favorite day hikes, and no permit is required unless you are an overnight visitor.

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Views were pretty and path was clean. Amazed there was still as much water as there was in September. Our 4 pound Yorkie had no trouble at all either.

A group of us drove this trail yesterday and it was pretty awesome. The new reroute had one really tough hill that takes some work to get down. Rock rails are a must have item and I would suggest having a minimum of 33" tires.

If you're in a JKU then you will be dragging on your skid plates. Not really sure why I am writing this review since I've done this hike several times, but here we go, this hike is only as hard as you make it seem, crossing some water and getting wet ads up to how hard it could get, you don't need to get wet in order to cross the water, just be creative and you'll be fine, also, the later you go in the day, the harder it gets due to the sun hitting you directly at the stretch of the hike before getting to the bridge itself, so the earlier you start the better since there is some shade, on your way back it feels sort of like a different hike, which is nice, there is no way of getting lost, follow the stream and you'll be fine.

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Good hiking shoes and always recommend since this a rocky hike, several parts of this trail has lots of rocks, the more you hitting for obvious reasons, you will eventually start to feel it and get tired see where I'm getting with the it's only as hard as you make it seem , bring plenty of water, sunscreen and sun glasses. It's a fun hike, you feel pretty good once you get to the bridge which you can dip in the water down below. My recent group I went with, we started at 7 am and we were done by 12ish, easy mile hike, give it a try.

Brutal is a good way to describe this trail, but what did I expect for climbing a mountain? I started from Los Alamos and worked my way up Hood Mountain. I decided to take the Summit Trail rather than the fire road. It was nice and shady and kept my mind occupied with technical challenges. Sometimes you are climbing rocks and at other times you almost lose the trail.

I slowed down as I got tired and the ascent got steeper. Made it to the summit and took a break. You can see evidence of last year's fires higher up. I wanted to go to Gunsight Rock but my legs said, "No more! It was easier, but also more exposed to the sun.

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Later I turned off the app to save phone battery I brought a portable charger but no cord. A second trip to this wonderful place is in store with the family. Went with the Fresno Fly Fishers for Conservation and this hike to long lake was awesome. Highly recommend for all ages. Short but great hike.

As sad earlier- short and sweet. Was good for my kids 3 and 6. This trail is smooth and well-maintained, and dogs of all sizes can make it to the summit. Hang Glider Hill in Cayucos. If your dog is healthy and well-exercised, Cerro San Luis offers some of the best views in the county.

Bring extra water for your dog. This short out-and-back hike winds up the northern slope of Ontario Hill. Most of the hike cuts through beautiful oak groves and lush vegetation. The switchback journey up the hill can be steep at times.

This wide trail covers mostly even terrain, and the biggest challenge is the incline on the way up. This is probably the most popular trail in San Luis Obispo, and for good reason. Again, not for the faint of heart. But, aside from the Foothill Boulevard entrance, which is an 8 on a difficulty scale of , most routes are manageable. The panorama of this largely untouched valley is breathtaking, as is the view of Cerro San Luis and Bishop Peak to the northwest. The last stretch of the trail, however, has four or five switchbacks that rise quickly and are much steeper until you reach the peak.

Islay Hill Open Space offers an easy-going option all dogs can enjoy. One added bonus for your four-legged friends: There are leashes hanging from the signs at the beginning of the trail that you can borrow for your pooch.

Best Hikes with Dogs Central California

With only about feet of elevation gain, this short hike rates as one of the easier treks in San Luis Obispo County. Dogs are allowed, and are quite popular on this trail, but they must remain on a leash. From here, you can follow the trail in either direction along the ridge or just collapse in exhaustion and enjoy the view all the way to the ocean.

The first half of the hike is level and easy. The second half varies between moderate and difficult as you head up the back of the hill into a series of switchbacks and false summits. But the payoff is worth it: A field of grass awaits you and your dog at the top. The Reservoir Canyon Trail is a 5. The hike is particularly gorgeous in the spring when the hills are green and offers views of the Cuesta Grade and Cerro Romauldo to the north. Be careful coming down — the hill is dry and crumbly in late summer and early fall.

The latter half has some steep, strenuous stretches, but the final view is worth your effort. Joe Johnston jjohnston thetribunenews. Outdoors 10 dog-friendly hikes in SLO County.

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