Five Dog Friendly Hikes for Dogs and their Owners who like to Hike
Some of my closest friends just happen to be dogs. So when I'm planning a hike for me and my best friends, I have to consider certain hike conditions that I wouldn't normally. There should be plenty of shade, no steep ledges or ridges, and a conservative trail length. Out and Back hikes are always a good idea (you can turn around whenever you'd like and if your dog poops in the first mile you can always bag it up and pick it up on your way back. This way you aren't stuck carrying poop with you for the majority of the hike.) National Parks are not very dog friendly, so stick to National Forests and other State Parks. Make sure to check online to see if dogs are welcome on the trail. Finally, you know your dog's fitness level. If they're tired after a mile walk around the neighborhood, maybe a hike isn't the best activity for them. Here are five hikes that I find to be big time fun and dog friendly. Sunset Peak Trail 7.3 miles 1,272 ft elevation gain Out &am