Pack Adventure: Eldorado Canyon Trail

Join us for a stunning canyon hike through one of Colorado’s hidden gems — Eldorado Canyon Trail! With dramatic cliffs, forested switchbacks, and wide, scenic overlooks, this trail offers great exposure for dogs needing confidence-building and calm reactivity work.

📍 Location: Eldorado Canyon Trail – Meet at Eldorado Canyon State Park Visitor Center
📏 Distance: ~6.6 miles out-and-back
⛰️ Elevation Gain: ~1,978 ft – expect some incline and rocky footing
🕓 Pace: Slow and steady – with plenty of time for breaks, decompression, and training
🐕 Dog-Friendly? Yes – dogs are welcome on leash. Moderate foot traffic, so we’ll work on space management and calm exposure.

Expect canyon walls, pine-scented trails, and a group that fully understands the ups and downs of life with a reactive dog.

Use AllTrails to navigate to the main trailhead.

Note: State park entrance fee applies ($10 per vehicle or valid annual pass).

Pack Hike Guidelines

For a safe and respectful hike for everyone:

🦮 Leashes required – 6 ft non-retractable preferred for control on narrow sections
🤝 No on-leash greetings unless clearly agreed upon
💩 Pick up after your pup – please bring your own waste bags
🚸 Children must not approach dogs unless invited by the handler
🧠 Give all dogs space – especially those who are working through reactivity or anxiety
💬 Always ask before approaching or petting any dog
❤️ Show up with patience, kindness, and zero judgment – we’re all here to support each other
🎒 Bring water for you and your pup, treats, and appropriate trail gear (harness, boots, etc.)

Can’t wait to hit the trail with you! Let me know if you have any questions about gear, navigating the trail, or managing specific challenges.