Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Magalia, CA

Bidwell Park is the crown jewel of Chico, CA. This sprawling dog-friendly outdoor recreation area offers miles of trails for you and your pup. The park is divided by Manzanita Avenue. Dogs are allowed off leash in Lower Park between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Four-legged guests may be off leash anytime along the north side of Upper Park Road. Off leash dogs must be under voice control. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the the One-Mile or Five-Mile swimming areas and in certain swimming areas in Upper Park. The park is expansive and there are many ways to access it. It is suggested that you visit their website to pick the trail you wish to start at. Watch for rattlesnakes, poisonous plants, and ticks during your visit.

The Paradise Memorial Trailway 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 Paradise! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Paradise Memorial Trailway. 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.

At North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve in Oroville, CA, seasonal wildflower blooms create a stunning backdrop for this pet-friendly hike. Visitors and their leashed pups are welcome to trek to a waterfall or enjoy sweeping views of basalt formations, streams, and pools.