Dog-Friendly Activities Near Samoa Boulevard, Arcata, CA, US

Take Fido for an adventure through dog-friendly Arcata Community Forest in Arcata, CA. Comprised of 793 acres of towering redwoods, the forest is popular with hikers, cyclists, runners and horseback riders. Leashed dogs can join you to explore 11 miles of multi-use trails. While camping is prohibited, they offer several access points to the forest, including a parking area and trailhead at the junction of Fickle Hill Road and Ficklehill Lane.

Pale Moon Brewing Company is a small, local nano-brewery located in downtown Arcata, CA. Fido is welcome inside the dog-friendly taproom! They offer a variety of handcrafted beers brewed on site.

Humboats Kayak Adventures is a pet-friendly adventure company in Eureka, CA. Dogs are welcome to join their owners for an adventure in the water around Humboldt Bay. Guides are experienced and knowledgable about wildlife and scenery in and around Eureka. Rentals are available for a fee. Dog life jackets are advised for safety.

Pets will feel right at home at Redwood Park, a popular, pet-friendly public park in Arcata, CA. Dogs must be leashed. Owners can relax at one of the picnic tables and enjoy the view of giant redwood trees.

The Hammond Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in McKinleyville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Hammond. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

The southern portion of Ma-le’l Dunes CMA, operated by the Burea of Land Management, welcomes you and your furry friend to explore the area! Located in Arcata, CA, this pet-friendly recreation space allows leashed dogs in the developed recreation sites (parking/picnic area), while pups are welcome to roam off-leash under their owner's control outside said spots. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the park's northern portion, which the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge manages.

Eureka Dog Park in Eureka, CA, is a fully fenced park where Fido can run and socialize. There are separate areas for small dogs and larger dogs. Toys and poop bags are provided, as well as a doggy water fountain.

Hammond Coastal Trail is a pet-friendly stretch of the California Coastal Trail that links Arcata and Clam Beach. Start off with a leashed walk along Mad River Beach, then enjoy off-leash fun at Clam Beach Off-Leash Area from October through February. This trail is rated as easy and welcomes most levels of hiker to enjoy it. Dog owners should clean up any mess that is left behind.