Best Hikes With Dogs Oregon

This guidebook highlights forty-four of the best dog friendly hiking trails in Oregon. Ranging from easy jaunts around Portland's green spaces, to rigorous hikes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness, this guide includes something for every dog lover. Look inside to find: Fitness tips for getting your dog prepared and trained for the trail Fido-friendly gear and detailed checklists outlining what to pack for your pooch A helpful Trail finder identifying hikes by length, difficulty, and leash rules. Essential dog safety and preventative care information.

CLICK HERE to download two free hikes from Best Hikes with Dogs Oregon * Guidebook to 85 dog-friendly trails in Oregon * Trails near Portland, Eugene–Springfield, Roseburg, and Medford–Grants Pass, as well as along the Oregon coast and in the Wallowa Mountains Best Hikes with Dogs Oregon, 2nd Ed. puts you and your dog on trails selected for safety, access to shade and water for your dog, and their off-leash friendliness. Ellen Bishop and her dogs, Meesha (border collie mix), Dundee (Australian shepherd), and Kyla (also a border collie mix) covered mile after fun-filled, slobbery mile to find Oregon’s best rolling hills and open meadows for pups and their hiking companions. The trails in this guidebook do not require leashes (except in parks as designated) and host few hikers and even fewer children. They are free of cliffs, paw-damaging terrain, poison oak, nearby roads, off-road vehicle traffic, and other hazards of particular danger for dogs.

Have you ever considered how far you walk with your dog? If you walk just 20 minutes a day, in ten years you will have walked far enough to cross the United States. With all that walking ahead of you and your dog, arenÕt you ready for a new place to hike?A BARK IN THE PARK: THE 45 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG IN THE PORTLAND REGION rates the best area dog-walking destinations with your best friend in mind. Portland author Lisa Johnson and Socks have explored area trails to identify the tail-waggingest hikes out there.Lisa brings back from her adventures generous helpings of local history, architecture, botany and geology. Find an off-leash dog area. Learn what parks dog owners should avoid. No Dogs!Is there any more dispiriting day for a dog owner than driving to a new park and encountering the dreaded ÒNO DOGSÓ sign? THE 45 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG IN THE PORTLAND REGION lists parks that donÕt welcome dogs. Also packed inside are......tips on outfitting your dog for a hike...tips on practicing low impact hiking with your dog...creating a canine First-Aid hiking kit...a complete listing of area dog parksTHE 45 BEST PLACES TO HIKE WITH YOUR DOG IN THE PORTLAND REGION also features the whimsical drawings of Andrew Chesworth. To view some of AndrewÕs work you can visit our website at www.hikewithyourdog.com.So grab that leash and hit the trail!

Where to hike with Fido in Oregon: All trails certified as dog-friendly, dog-fun, and dog-safe.*75 hikes throughout the state - many accessible from urban areas *What to pack for your pooch (the Ten Canine Essentials) and what to include in a doggy first-aid kit *Tips for hiking with minimum dog-impact on the environment and on other hikersEllen Bishop and her dogs, Meesha and Dundee, have hiked more than 750 miles together in Oregon - now they present the best, most dog-friendly trails found throughout the state. These trails do not require leashes (except in parks as designated), and host few hikers and even fewer children. They are free of cliffs, paw-damaging terrain, poison oak, nearby roads, off-road vehicle traffic, and other hazards of particular danger for dogs. All of them offer shade and lakes or streams for Fido to play in or enjoy a drink.Many hikes are easily accessible from urban areas including Portland, Eugene-Springfield, Roseburg, and the Medford-Grants Pass area. There are also hikes along the Oregon Coast and in northeast Oregon, in areas including the Wallowa Mountains.

CLICK HERE to download the backpacking trip to "Cathedral Rock" and the hike to "Scatter Lake" from Best Hikes with Dogs Western Washington, 2nd Edition * Guidebook of more than 80 hikes chosen specifically for dog owners and their four-legged trail companions * In a national-park heavy region, Best Hikes with Dogs Western Washington, 2nd Ed. shows you where the dog-legal trails are A great reference for everyone who enjoys hiking with their dog, Best Hikes with Dogs: Western Washington, Second Ed., adds twenty-five new hikes to the sixty in the first edition. Each trail is carefully selected for its scenic value, its lack of crowds, and its safety for dogs. Hikes range from easy 3-mile strolls to routes that require dogged determination, such as the 33-mile trek to Remmel Lake. These dynamic trails will leave your dog begging for more. Just don't forget to bring water! Best Hikes with Dogs: Western Washington, Second Ed. includes the Ten Canine Essentials and gives pointers for sharing the trail with others. Popular guidebook author Dan Nelson covers everything from first aid for dogs and guidelines for the leave-no-trace ethic to detailed directions and an at-a-glance comparison chart of the difficulty level, best season to go, and scenic highlights of every hike.

For this new and fully revised edition, veteran author Bonnie Henderson partnered with Zach Urness, hiker, writer, and parent of young children. Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon gets kids excited about the outdoors early, and creates in them a passion that lasts a lifetime. This second edition covers 121 hikes, most within an hour’s drive of major population centers—such as Portland, Salem, Ashland, and Bend. Other features of the guide include: New “Great Getaways”—weekend or vacation destinations around the state with hiking trails and other family-fun activities “Best of” lists that highlight groups of top 5 hikes with special features to help parents select trips their kids will enjoy Improved access details, including GPS trailhead coordinates and info on permits and fees Notes about barrier-free or ADA-accessible trails and suitability for jogging strollers Tips and strategies for hiking with kids—how to motivate them, what’s appropriate for different ages, sidebars with games, nature facts, and more Concise, accurate driving directions Full color photos throughout

This guidebook reveals the 51 best hiking trails in northern California that are dog friendly. Throughout are full-color maps and photos, helpful tips and sidebars, and tailored hike specs for leash requirements. Also included is information about dog packing and preparation before you hit the trail. The area covers northern California to the Oregon border, with the southernmost part including Big Sur and east across to Bishop, CA.