Cross Marin Trail

Dogs on a leash all year

Flat old rail line along Lagunitas Creek, shared with bikes.

Source: National Park Service, Point Reyes National Seashore: Pets. Checked October 28, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Point Reyes National Seashore: the rule in full

Leashed pets are welcome only on listed beaches and trails, including Kehoe Beach and the Kehoe Beach Trail, and in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's northern district on the Cross Marin, Bolinas Ridge, Tomales Bay (east side), Jewell, McCurdy and Randall trails. All other Point Reyes trails and beaches, including the Tomales Point Trail, are closed to pets. Stay away from roosting birds.

Dog walks nearby

• Kehoe Beach TrailDogs on a leash all year

Nearby beaches

• Kehoe BeachDogs on a leash all year
• Mitchell's CoveOff-leash dogs allowed midnight to 10am and 4pm to midnight, all year. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Carmel BeachOff-leash dogs allowed all year
• Arroyo Burro Beach (east of the estuary)Off-leash dogs allowed all year
• Leo Carrillo State BeachDogs on a leash all year