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Brea Dam Trail

Anaheim, CA · Orange County · 1.7 mi

A 1.7-mile trail. Partial shade (72% coverage); water access along most of the route.

Dogs allowedAllowed
Leash ruleRequired
ShadeSome shade
Certified dog policySource: Dog Parks | City of Anaheim Community ServicesGood year-round.
Best entry:Saint Jude Medical Center Employee Parking

Brea Dam Trail is a 1.7-mile dog-friendly trail in Anaheim, CA. Includes leash-required policy details · medium shade. Looking for more options in Anaheim dog-friendly trails or across dog-friendly trails across California? Use the sections below for dog policy, access points, shade/heat, water, terrain, and safety.

Dog Fit

Dogs allowed status, leash expectations, and suitability by dog type

Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in all Anaheim city parks. Anaheim Municipal Code §6.04.030.
Suitability by dog type

By Dog Type

How this trail suits different kinds of dogs

Small Dog
Toy & small breeds
85%
Great fit
Short & easy to complete
Well-shaded route
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
85%
Great fit
Short, relaxed walk
Good shade available
Reactive Dog
Reactive to dogs & strangers
85%
Great fit
All dogs leashed — controlled
Sensitive Dog
Anxious or paw-sensitive dogs
77%
Good fit
Well-shaded — stays cooler
Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
77%
Good fit
Ideal starter length (1–2.5 mi)
Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
74%
Good fit
Swim spots confirmed on this trail
Water along most of the route
Leash required — limits water play

Trail Suitability

Who this trail works best for — and what to watch

Well-shaded, with swim access trail — good fit with minor considerations

Best for

Heat-sensitive dogsWater-loving dogs

Why this trail works

  • ~72% shade coverage along the route
  • Swim access confirmed — water features along the route

Safety & Conditions

Hazards, heat exposure, crowd level, and nearby emergency vet context

HAZARDS—
SHADE / HEATSome shade
CROWD—

Terrain & Comfort

Elevation, surface, shade, heat, and water signals for dog hiking comfort

Effort—
SurfaceMixed
ShadeModerate
WaterGood

Elevation & Width

Distance, elevation, and trail width are combined here to estimate how demanding the walk feels for different dogs.

Trail Width
Narrow
Narrow
< 6 ft
In-between
6-10 ft
Wide
10+ ft
NARROWTypical: ~0 ftWIDE

Mostly single-file with tighter passing space.

Surface & Paws

Surface coverage helps you plan for paw comfort and choose routes that match your dog's tolerance for rough or hot terrain.

Surface

What your dog will walk on

Mostly: Ground

Good grip and generally paw-friendly on most stretches.

Paw-friendlyRoughness unknown
Surface along the trail
CompactedGroundAsphalt0 mi1.7 mi1Gravel/CompactedHard

Top surfaces

Ground
58%
Compacted
31%
Asphalt
11%

Quick read

Roughness: Unknown

This trail is mostly Ground. A notable share is compacted (31%). You will also encounter asphalt (11%).

Best fordogsrunnerscasual hikes

Shade & Heat

Shade coverage and heat exposure are summarized to show when this trail is safer for warm-weather dog hikes.

🌳 Shade

MEDIUM

Moderate shade coverage

71.7%
Shade along the trail
0 mi1.7 mi1SunPartialShadeDense

Exposure mix

Sun
29%
Partial
0%
Shade
60%
Dense
11%

Quick read

Roughly half the trail has meaningful tree or canopy coverage. Expect mixed sun and shade.

Water Access

Water proximity is tracked along the route (100%) to help you plan hydration and cooldown stops.

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 100%
Swim: Likely
Water nearby100%
Water along the trail
StreamDry — no water within 200 mStream0 mi1.7 mi1Stream

Water types nearby

Stream

Stream

Quick read

Water is frequently near the route—great for cooling breaks. Bring a bowl anyway. Swimming spots may be available. Check current/flow after rain.

Access & Entry

Trailheads, parking, and entry logistics for hiking with dogs

Parking LotsUnknown
Capacity—
FeeUnknown

This section covers 3 trailheads listed, parking availability, and amenity placement so you can plan start points and access logistics before arriving.

Primary trailhead

Saint Jude Medical Center Employee Parking
Primary🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~80 m)

Other access points

Saint Jude Medical Center Employee Parking
🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~80 m)
Parking #3
🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 ~140 m from trail
Parking details

Map & Route

Trail layout, trailheads, parking, and dog-relevant points of interest

Map

Explore More

Highlights, viewpoints, and bailout options

Highlights

Highlights

0 total
Closest: — · —

No highlights are available for this trail yet.

Bailout & exit options

Rules & Safety

Dog policy context, emergency resources, and trail hazard overview

Hazard levels are summarized from available route data. Nearby emergency veterinary coverage appears when mapped in source data.

Dog Emergency

Emergency help nearby

No nearby vets found

No nearby veterinary clinics were found within search radius.