Black bears, deer, and coyotes are just a few examples of the abundant wildlife in this region. To keep your pet and local wildlife safe, always keep your dog on leash or in an enclosed dog stroller.Most trailheads and parking lots offer bear proof containers you can use. Make sure to not leave any dog food in your vehicle.Foresta and Yosemite West are also options when looking for cabin rentals inside the park…and of course most of the in-park campgrounds are also pet-friendly. Wawona has a few pet-friendly bed & breakfasts and cabins. Tenaya Lodge even offers pet packages and pet sitting services. While hotels inside the park do not allow dogs, just outside of the park both Yosemite View Lodge and Tenaya Lodge are pet friendly.The weather in Yosemite can fluctuate greatly throughout the seasons, so it’s always important to remember that winters can create unsafe icy conditions and warm summer days can turn pavement too hot for dogs paws.See my full dog friendly Mirror Lake blog post here. An unpaved trail loops around the lake, but it’s important to note dogs are only allowed on the paved path here – not the full lake loop. Mirror Lake Trail: A 2 mile out and back hike, this mostly shaded path follows Tenaya Creek along a paved service road to the edge of Mirror Lake (a seasonal lake which turns into a meadow during the dry Summer months). This trail has been closed for a major rehabilitation project, but it is scheduled to open again by the end of 2022. Lower Yosemite Falls Trail: This is an easy, flat, paved 1 mile loop which is incredibly dog and family friendly which leads to up close views of the final 320 ft drop of North America’s tallest waterfall.Ĭooks Meadow & Sentinel Meadow Loops: These 1 mile short, easy walks offer stunning views of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Glacier Point, and Sentinel Rock along a flat paved trail and boardwalk.īridalveil Fall Trail: The paved path leads from the parking area to the base of this waterfall and in under a 1/2 mile round trip. It’s incredibly important to honor these regulations as they help protect both pets and wildlife from disease and each other. Pets may not be carried (in arms, carriers, strollers, backpacks, etc.) in the areas of the park where pets are not allowed. Additionally public buildings, shuttle buses and hotels located inside the park are off limits. Our furry friends are also not allowed on unplowed roads covered in snow, as well as in undeveloped and wilderness areas. Pets are not allowed on unpaved trails, including the trail to Vernal Fall (however, pets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop). They’re also allowed in most campgrounds with the exception of walk-in campgrounds and group campsites. So where are pets allowed inside the park? First of all, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere that visitors can go…however family pets (like Thumper) are allowed in developed areas and on fully paved roads, sidewalks, and bicycle paths (except when signed as not allowing pets). Did you know you can stop by one of the Yosemite Visitor Centers and get an official Bark Ranger card to become a Yosemite “Bark Ranger”? The Yosemite B.A.R.K. Our national parks aren’t always associated with being extra dog friendly, but Yosemite has some great resources for our four legged family members.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |