Horseshoe Bend Trailhead - Auberry, CA
Horseshoe Bend Trailhead Dog-Friendly Area in Auberry, California
If you’re looking for a scenic spot to enjoy the great outdoors with your dog, Horseshoe Bend Trailhead near Auberry, CA is a wonderful option. This area is known for its beautiful views and pet-friendly trails, giving local dog owners a peaceful retreat to walk or hike alongside their four-legged companions.
Though not a traditional dog park with fenced enclosures or specific amenities for dogs, this trailhead provides dog-friendly hiking experiences in the natural landscape of the Central California foothills. It’s a popular destination for those seeking an outdoor adventure with their dog, offering ample space to explore and enjoy nature together.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, Horseshoe Bend Trailhead offers access to dog-friendly hiking trails in the Auberry area.
Reviews
Depending on what time of the year you go, it may be charming and vivid with wildflowers and green grass, or dry, hot, dusty and dead like most of California and my made-up music career in the warmer months.
This trail is quite overgrown in some sections and present a neat “Ow, what got into my sock?” game that can entertain and frustrate you for hours afterward. I accidentally scrapped the side of the trail last time and was rewarded with prickly foxtails to chide me for the rest of this hike.
While dogs are allowed on trail, I would advise to bring extra water and to always pat your animals down afterward to check for ticks as well as to remove foxtails which can migrate from fur into flesh and muscle.
The trail meanders downwards toward a section of the San Joaquin River known as Horseshoe Bend (no, not THAT Horseshoe Bend…) which you can cool down and rest at. This section is very sandy (think beach sand) and slightly steep, though if you fall, chances are your ego would be more hurt than anything else.
Overall, a quiet place to visit as this trail doesn’t get many visitors since there’s not much to look at until you reach the terminus of the trail. The parking area is on the small and sad side. I’d do this if I was out of other trails to hike or if I really had a need to scratch myself and remove stuff from my shoes after the hike.
Do: Springtime, Cooler Weather, light drizzle.
Don’t: Summer, warm weather, hot weather, any weather not in the “Do” section.
Depending on what time of the year you go, it may be charming and vivid with wildflowers and green grass, or dry, hot, dusty and dead like most of California and my made-up music career in the warmer months.
This trail is quite overgrown in some sections and present a neat “Ow, what got into my sock?” game that can entertain and frustrate you for hours afterward. I accidentally scrapped the side of the trail last time and was rewarded with prickly foxtails to chide me for the rest of this hike.
While dogs are allowed on trail, I would advise to bring extra water and to always pat your animals down afterward to check for ticks as well as to remove foxtails which can migrate from fur into flesh and muscle.
The trail meanders downwards toward a section of the San Joaquin River known as Horseshoe Bend (no, not THAT Horseshoe Bend…) which you can cool down and rest at. This section is very sandy (think beach sand) and slightly steep, though if you fall, chances are your ego would be more hurt than anything else.
Overall, a quiet place to visit as this trail doesn’t get many visitors since there’s not much to look at until you reach the terminus of the trail. The parking area is on the small and sad side. I’d do this if I was out of other trails to hike or if I really had a need to scratch myself and remove stuff from my shoes after the hike.
Do: Springtime, Cooler Weather, light drizzle.
Don’t: Summer, warm weather, hot weather, any weather not in the “Do” section.
This is a fun hike. This was our 3rd time doing this one. Love it
This is a fun hike. This was our 3rd time doing this one. Love it
Quite, peaceful, relaxing. Everyone fishing or walking there dog or spending the day there seamed polite and friendly. Cool spot to go if you want to get out of Fresno for the day without having to drive for a long amount of time.
Quite, peaceful, relaxing. Everyone fishing or walking there dog or spending the day there seamed polite and friendly. Cool spot to go if you want to get out of Fresno for the day without having to drive for a long amount of time.
Excellent for trail run in the spring or fall
Excellent for trail run in the spring or fall
It’s longer than 6.5 miles. It’s closer to 8 miles round trip. Super steep climb up from the sand beach. Alot of up and down terrain.
It’s longer than 6.5 miles. It’s closer to 8 miles round trip. Super steep climb up from the sand beach. Alot of up and down terrain.