Dog approved hikes in Los Angeles & beyond
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area is an amazing alternative to Griffith Park, located right in the middle of Los Angeles. It’s a state recreation area managed by Los Angeles County. This means it’s dog friendly as long as your pup is on a leash.
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- Alyse
It’s beginning to look and feel like Fall in Los Angeles only to go through a mini-heat wave. We don’t really have seasons here that you can count on. I once remember a Christmas Day where it was 85 degrees out.
We hope to get back to proper hiking soon though we are still enjoying our hilly neighborhood walks with Baxter. And he definitely loves them. More write-ups coming, if only to document the fun we’ve had hiking with our amazing little trooper.
- Alyse
Getting back on the trail in Malibu and spooking horses is only part of the fun!
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- Alyse
Interesting tip from Dogster:
If your dog is hot and you can’t immediately get out of the heat, it can help to pour water over his head, neck, chest, abdomen and feet. If no water is available, use alcohol wipes on the pads of his feet. Alcohol evaporates faster than water, so it has an enhanced cooling effect.
Get overheated dogs out of the heat as quickly as possible, and consult a veterinarian to ensure they recover properly. Note that alcohol can be toxic to your dog when ingested, so use it sparingly. And never put alcohol on a cut or open wound.
It’s a good rule of thumb to double the amount of water you’d normally carry for yourself to ensure you have plenty of water for both yourself and your canine hiking companion. You should never depend solely on water sources along a hike. Creeks can dry up and water fountains often break.
- Alyse
I haven’t had much chance to do more write-ups on the various hikes we’ve taken Baxter on just yet but stay tuned. Baxter is still a world class puppy hiker! We recently ventured on a road trip to British Columbia with Baxter as the cutest back seat driver. We all enjoyed several hikes in the rain forests of the Pacific Northwest, but Baxter was no fan of the ferry rides.
We love enjoying the outdoors with Baxter and plan to continue hiking in the new year. The above photo is one my favorite shots I took of Baxter this year while we hiked in Tapia Park in Malibu last March. He’s walking along a twisted tree branch about 5 feet off the ground. I think it captures Baxter’s almost fearless spirit and determination to always be on the go, ready to explore new scents and sounds. I hope we can match that attitude in 2011!
Happy New Year!
- Alyse
Looking for a cool and relaxing hike during the recent hot days of late summer?
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- Alyse
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