K9 Adventures (Justin Antonelli)

Visit the magnificent 200-foot Escondido Falls on this 4-mile out-and-back trek with your dog. The terrain is steep, and there are a few creek crossings where the water can be high at times, so be sure your dog is up to the challenge before starting. At all times, dogs must be leashed.

Zuma Canyon Loop Trail is a pleasant hike in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Leashed (no longer than six feet) pets are welcome to join their humans as they hike along this trail, which is a wonderful spot to take in the changing seasons. A variety of trees make for a colorful fall and winter season. The creek that runs through the canyon flows all year, but at times can be only a trickle.

The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area's Zuma Canyon Trailhead is a beautiful hike. Leashed (no more than six feet) pets are welcome to accompany their owners on this walk, which is a beautiful area to see the seasons change. A diverse tree canopy creates a vibrant fall and winter season. The creek that runs through the canyon is active all year, yet it can be a trickle at times.

Solstice Canyon includes hikes through coastal sage scrub and riparian plant ecosystems that are easy, moderate, or challenging. Picnics, a shady stroll down the Solstice Canyon Trail, or a more difficult hike up the Rising Sun Trail are all options for visitors. Pets must be on a leash at all times. Easy, moderate, and difficult hikes through coastal sage scrub and riparian plant groupings are accessible at Solstice Canyon. Visitors can enjoy a picnic, a shady stroll along the Solstice Canyon Trail, or a more challenging hike up the Rising Sun Trail. Along the path to the annual waterfall, which is a popular hiking spot, acorn woodpeckers, alligator lizards, fence lizards, and a red-tailed hawk can be spotted. Dogs are allowed, but they must always be kept on a six-foot leash. Please ensure that your dog is cleaned up after. Take your dog for a walk on this easy track that offers stunning views of the ocean and allows tourists to have a picnic, a shady stroll down the Solstice Canyon track, or a more difficult climb up the Rising Sun Trail.

This circle trail with canyon and mountain views will take you through miles of untouched environment in the Santa Monica Mountains. On the trail, leashed dogs are welcome to accompany their owners.

On the 3.8-mile climb below Castro Peak, you and your dog may explore the magnificent saddles and green canyon.