Hiking with your dogs in San Diego!

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Important tips for hiking with your dog in San Diego County

• It is very important to bring LOTS of water not only for yourself but for your dog.  
  
  • On hot days >75 degrees it is crucial to pour water on your dog during the hike to help keep them cool!
  • If you have a dog that is heat intolerant such as: a bull dog, pit bull, boston terrier, french bull dog, etc. be especially cautious of the heat and proactive in keeping them cool!
• Even in areas where dogs are required to be on leash, expect about half of them to be unleashed.  If your dog is dog aggressive do not bring them!
• If there is poison oak off of the trail make sure your dog does not run through it, they won't catch it, but you will!
• Rattle snakes are prevalent within the county be very cautious when hiking with your dog!

Great Hikes in San Diego County!

• Cowles Mountain/Mission Trails
  
  • Location Santee Exit Mast Blvd.
  • Notes: Be very cautious of rattlesnakes, fox-tails, and heat stroke!!!
  • http://www.mtrp.org/directions.asp?idno=2

• Lake Murray
  

   

  • Notes: Expect to see many dogs and people on this paved walkway!
  • http://www.sandiego.gov/water/recreation/murray.shtml