Top public and private dog hiking trails in Cotati, California

The Gulch Lake

The ultimate dog escape! A certified organic ranch and dreamy lake surrounded by rolling hills! Your dogs can experience wild foul, fish and cattle or spend their time time swimming away at the lake! There is a picnic table (not in the best shape, but can fit about 4 people) for your stuff and a great combination of sun and shade surrounding the lake! We recently added a 1.2 mile trail around our property. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Accessing our lake requires a bit of a walk through uneven terrain with cow holes, which may be challenging for some. If you have difficulty walking on rough ground, this Sniffspot may not be the best fit. While there is a path, it is not perfectly smooth, and less active visitors may find it hard to navigate. Cows do roam freely in the same field. They are harmless, but please be sure to close all gates securely when entering or leaving the area. We recommend ignoring the cows—they’ll leave you alone if you do the same. Our house is the only house on the right side of the road. Please do not stop/disturb the first houses on the left side of the driveway. Keep coming down our driveway and park near the light blue green house on the right. If you’re wondering if we test for toxic blue green algae, the answer is yes! The test was negative! Please see our pictures for confirmation of a negative test! Test performed on 6/1/25

Kara's Happy Dog Tails And Trails Hiking Ranch

Hi this ranch is a beautiful private place to walk and hike with your dogs. I grew up out here and this ranch holds many wonderful memories for me and my family. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. *IMPORTANT* We have young cows out here that roam around freely. They will occasionally be in the area where you will be hiking. KEEP YOUR DOGS LEASHED IF THEY MAY CHASE THE HEIFERS! I also have this description shown in the potential hazards section of my spot. I also show in the potential hazards that there are a lot of ticks this time of year! April through July. Please be careful! Thank you 🙏

Northwest Community Park

Northwest Community Park in Santa Rosa, California is a small dog friendly park that offers amenities such as chairs, tables, a field, and a trail for visitors to enjoy. Located at 95403, this park provides a peaceful and relaxing environment for both dogs and their owners to socialize and play. For more information, visit srcity.org.

Vines & Tails Dog Park at Duncan Peak 🐶

Welcome to Duncan Peak Vineyards! Our vineyard is completely free of herbicides and chemical pesticides, so you and your dog can enjoy a clean, natural outdoor space. Located on a beautiful 107-acre working vineyard at the base of Duncan Peak, our property offers plenty of room for dogs to explore, sniff, and run off leash. There are open areas, peaceful vineyard roads, hiking trails, and a pond where your pup can enjoy a fun countryside adventure. We also have friendly dogs on-site, along with chickens, so please be mindful and make sure your dog is comfortable around other animals. Duncan Peak Vineyards is easy to access, right off Highway 101, while still feeling quiet, scenic, and tucked away in nature. We look forward to welcoming you and your dog!

Coffey Park Dog Park

Coffey Park Dog Park located in Santa Rosa, California offers a range of amenities including chairs, tables, a field, and a trail for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The park is open from 6 AM to 6 PM every day of the week. Visit the park's website at srcity.org for more information.

Park hours: 6 AM–6 PM 7 days per Week

Ann's Acreage Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Cloverdale

Parking: There is plenty of roadside parking available during the day. For overnight parking, we recommend parking off the road, such as near the porta potty area or on the opposite side closer to the road. Restrictions: Catching or keeping wild animals, including fish from the creek, is prohibited. Public waterways are regulated by California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and dogs are not permitted to swim in the creek. Please refer to California Department of Fish and Wildlife for licensing requirements. Gate Access: In general, the gate will remain closed unless you have an AWD vehicle and provide the necessary information in advance. Please note that we are unable to provide emergency roadside assistance on site. To Do: At the top of the driveway, there is a turnaround area where dogs can run freely. At the end of the turnaround area, you’ll find a tree swing. Past the swing is a chicken coop and shaded area where pallets sit, and beyond the fence behind the chicken coop, there is a fire access road that may lead back down to the main road. On the opposite side of the road, there is a trail located behind the sand pile, with a small bridge crossing along the way. While river access may be possible, it is not officially provided.