Dog-Friendly Trails in the Coachella Valley
Many visitors wonder where they can hike with their dogs in or near Palm Springs. It is important to know that there are very few dog-friendly hiking trails within the City of Palm Springs mountain trail system. Dogs are not permitted on many of these trails because it passes through legally protected habitat for the Peninsular bighorn sheep, a federally endangered species.
There are several hiking options near Palm Springs where leashed dogs are welcome:
If you want your dog to enjoy the outdoors within Palm Springs city limits, you may also use neighborhood sidewalks and paved paths, the CV Link multi-use path, and designated dog parks, such as Demuth Dog Park.
These options provide outdoor time for dogs without impacting sensitive conservation areas.
Thank you for protecting desert wildlife.