Pack Adventure: Sourdough Trail, Nederland, CO

Join us for a refreshing forest hike along the scenic Sourdough Trail near Nederland! This peaceful, less-crowded route offers plenty of space for our reactive pups to move, sniff, and settle without the stress of crowded paths.

📍 Location: Sourdough Trail – meet at the Rainbow Lakes Trailhead
📏 Distance: ~11.4 miles round trip
⛰️ Elevation Gain: ~1,675 ft
🕓 Pace: Relaxed and flexible — with plenty of time for water, training breaks, and decompression sniffs
🐕 Dog-Friendly? Yes — wide trails, minimal bike traffic, and a great setup for reactive or space-sensitive dogs

Expect towering pines, cool shaded paths, and a supportive group that truly understands what reactive dogs need to thrive outdoors.

Use AllTrails to navigate to the Rainbow Lakes Trailhead.

Pack Hike Guidelines

To keep this safe, fun, and judgment-free for everyone:

🦮 Leashes required – 6 ft non-retractable recommended (not required, but best for trail handling)
🤝 No on-leash greetings without clear verbal consent
💩 Pick up after your pup – bring your own bags
🚸 Children must not approach dogs unless invited by the pet parent
🧠 Respect every dog’s space – especially our reactive trail companions
💬 Ask before petting any dog (even the wiggly ones!)
❤️ Pack your patience and positivity — this is a supportive space, not a perfection contest
🎒 Bring water for you and your dog, treats, and any trail gear you need

See you on the trail! Let me know if you have any questions or need gear or route suggestions.