Dog-Friendly Activities Near Foothills, Phoenix, AZ, US

South Mountain Park and Preserve in Phoenix, AZ, has over 51 miles of dog-friendly trails for you and your pup to explore. Not a hiker? Take the Summit Road to Dobbins Lookout for amazing valley views or to Gila Lookout for a view of the Gila River Valley. Once a month, Silent Sunday is observed, a day in which the park's main access roads are reserved for non-motorized uses, and motorized vehicles are not allowed on the roads. Phoenix leash laws apply to all hiking trails, and pets must be leashed at all times.

Wild Horse Pass Interpretive Trail is a pet-friendly hiking spot in Phoenix, AZ. Embark on this hike that is roughly 2.5 miles with your four-legged companion, following the trail parallel to The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa's impressive recreation of the historic Gila River. Convenient parking is available behind the Ajai Spa.

For a moderately difficult hike, take Fido to the pet-friendly Mormon Trailhead at South Mountain Park in Phoenix, AZ. This trail forms a five-mile loop with a 1,000-foot elevation gain that boasts great views of the desert all year long. Enjoy the wildflowers and local animal life along the trail or just go for the exercise. If you want a longer outing, try out one of the trails that connect to this one and explore the area. There is ample parking right at the trailhead. Make sure to bring plenty of water for yourself as well as for Fido.

See Phoenix, AZ from above by taking your dog to Dobbins Lookout. This pet-friendly lookout point is at a 2,330-foot elevation above the Phoenix Valley and is only a fifteen-minute drive from downtown. You can either drive to the top or attempt to hike the difficult three-mile Holbert Trail. Try going at sunset, when the light from the sun reflects onto the rocks and makes them look bright red. If you are hiking, make sure to bring plenty of water for yourself and Fido. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

KOLI Equestrian Center is a pet-friendly attraction in Chandler, AZ. Bring Fido out for a day on the beautiful grounds and watch the horses in the show pens or corrals. You can also enjoy margaritas, chips and salsa in the rustic shelter. Be sure to keep your pup leashed at all times.