Mt. Tam Dog Friendly Hike 7 1/2 miles
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Exploring the dog-friendly trails of the Mount Tamalpais watershed, this 7.5-mile loop offers a moderately strenuous hike with around 1,400 feet of total elevation gain. Navigating these specific paths ensures your dog can tag along on a leash, within the water district boundaries and don't wander onto adjacent state park land where pets aren't allowed.
The trek kicks off with an initial climb on Rock Spring Fire Road before easing into a downhill stretch across Laurel Dell and down through Cataract and Marsh trails. You then begin the key segment of the route—a steady 1.5-mile climb up Kent Trail that leads back to higher ground. Reaching the top leaves a final stretch on Bernstein Trail or Rock Spring Fire Road to bring you right back to the parking lot.
o Wear sturdy footwear for the rocky, root-filled sections
o Trekking polls are helpful
o Mostly shaded-wooded trails
o Bring lunch and plenty of water
o Dogs on leash