Backpacking with Dogs?

hikeswithdogs · Joined: 16 Oct 2009 Posts: 1

Hi everyone. I'm embarking on a cross-country trip with my dog and looking to do some backpacking. Since I'm not limited by state, this question goes out to all of you:

Where have you gone backpacking that allows dogs, and is a good, multi-day hike for people as well?

Thanks!!
Brenda

PS. If you know anywhere near the San Francisco Bay Area, that's my home base.

Fred · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:28 am Post subject:

The majority of national forests permit dogs, usually, provided they are leashed and under control. National parks, on the other hand, do not permit dogs on trails. See http://www.forestcamping.com/dow/list/nflist.htm for national forest locations . . . Fred
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TrailHiker · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:19 am Post subject:

If you drift down to New Mexico, hit Carson National Forest. There is some great trails in the area along with the scenery. I have also heard that Gila national forest is good too, although I have not backpacked there. If you are up near Yellowstone, try Gallatin NF.
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