Bolinas Ridge Trail

Dogs on a leash all year

Ridge-top fire road with views over Tomales Bay; passes through cattle pasture. One of the few Point Reyes trails open to dogs.

Source: National Park Service, Point Reyes National Seashore: Pets. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Point Reyes National Seashore: the rule in full

Leashed pets are welcome only on listed beaches and trails, including Kehoe Beach and the Kehoe Beach Trail, and in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's northern district on the Cross Marin, Bolinas Ridge, Tomales Bay (east side), Jewell, McCurdy and Randall trails. All other Point Reyes trails and beaches, including the Tomales Point Trail, are closed to pets. Stay away from roosting birds.

Dog walks nearby

• Cross Marin TrailDogs on a leash all year
• Kehoe Beach TrailDogs on a leash all year

Nearby beaches

• Kehoe BeachDogs on a leash all year
• Ocean Beach (north of Stairwell 21)Off-leash dogs allowed all year
• Ocean Beach (Stairwell 21 to Sloat Boulevard)Dogs on a leash from July 1 to May 15. Off-leash the rest of the time
• Fort FunstonOff-leash dogs allowed all year
• Mitchell's CoveOff-leash dogs allowed midnight to 10am and 4pm to midnight, all year. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)