Dog Park Locations
1. Shirley Canyon Trail
Shirley Canyon Trail is dog-friendly and regarded as one of Lake Tahoe's top half-day walks. This 3.6-mile trip takes dogs and their owners past waterfalls, granite rocks, and vistas of Squaw Valley. Because the Shirley Canyon Trail is tough to navigate, owners are advised to wear hiking boots. "Keep the creek on your right and follow it up for about 2.5 miles until you come to enormous granite rock slabs; you will cross this part and continue up to Shirley Lake," hikers should remember.
The official website has information on how to get to the trailhead, parking, hiking suggestions, and where dogs are not allowed in Squaw Valley. When riding the AerialTram, dogs must be leashed; however, owners should use their best judgment when deciding whether or not to leash their dogs on the route.
3. Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
During the off-season, the Palisades Tahoe Aerial Tram in Olympic Valley, CA, is dog-friendly. When the ski season is over, grab your dog and ride the aerial tram for a scenic ride. The tram journey up the mountain costs money, but if you climb up to high camp (height 8200 ft) with Fido, the tram will give you both a free ride back. The Shirley Lake Trail is the best way to get there. Shirley Lake, a renowned dog-friendly swimming hole, is a 3-hour hike with a rest stop. Petzooie is also welcome at the tram's top restaurant's outdoor tables.
