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Caballero Canyon Trail

Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles County · 1.6 mi

A rolling 1.6-mile trail. Good shade throughout; some water access.

Dogs allowedAllowed
Leash ruleRequired
Trail effortRolling
ShadeHigh shade
Certified dog policySource: Park Rules | City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and ParksGood year-round.
Best entry:Parking #3

Caballero Canyon Trail is a 1.6-mile dog-friendly trail in Los Angeles, CA. Includes leash-required policy details · high shade. Elevation gain is about 709 ft. Looking for more options in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles city and county parks. LAMC §53.06.2.
Suitability by dog type

By Dog Type

How this trail suits different kinds of dogs

Small Dog
Toy & small breeds
57%
Fair fit
Short & easy to complete
Well-shaded route
Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
67%
Good fit
Some challenging climbs
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
65%
Good fit
Ideal starter length (1–2.5 mi)
Moderate hills — start easy
Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
31%
Tough
Water nearby — no swim confirmed
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, waterside trail — good fit with minor considerations

Best for

Heat-sensitive dogsWater-loving dogs

Use caution if

Senior dogs

Steep sections present — hard on aging joints and cardiovascular system

Why this trail works

  • ~100% shade coverage along the route
  • River or lake alongside much of the route
  • 709 ft of elevation gain — good cardio workout

Safety & Conditions

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

HAZARDS—
SHADE / HEATHigh shade
CROWD—

Terrain & Comfort

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

EffortRolling
SurfaceMixed
ShadeHigh
WaterModerate

Elevation & Width

Distance and climbing are shown together so you can judge overall effort for your dog on a 1.

Trail Effort

Moderate

Gentle hills. Most healthy adult dogs will enjoy this.

EasyModerate
Challenging
Strenuous
Gain:709 ftGain/mi:434 ft/miSteep sections:High
Rated from 709 ft gain + 434 ft/mi.
Elevation Profile
1,535 ft1,017 ft0 mi1.6 mi1
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
GroundUnknownGround0 mi1.6 mi1Gravel/CompactedUnknown

Top surfaces

Ground
97%
Not mapped
2.9%

Quick read

Roughness: Unknown

This trail is mostly Ground. Generally paw-friendly with decent grip.

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

HIGH

High shade coverage

100.0%
Shade along the trail
0 mi1.6 mi1SunPartialShadeDense

Exposure mix

Sun
0%
Partial
0%
Shade
100%
Dense
0%

Quick read

Most of the trail benefits from consistent tree cover.

Water Access

Water proximity is tracked along the route (58%) to help you plan hydration and cooldown stops.

Water

Hydration & splash potential

Near water: 58%
Swim: Unlikely
Water nearby58%
Water along the trail
StreamLake / PondStreamDry — no water within 200 mStreamDry — no water within 200 m0 mi1.6 mi1Lake / PondStream

Water types nearby

StreamLake/Pond

Stream • Lake/Pond

Quick read

You’ll likely pass some water. Carry water for longer stretches. Swimming spots are unlikely.

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

Parking #3
Primary🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 ~290 m from trail

Other access points

FREE PARKING
🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 ~340 m from trail
FREE PARKING
🔓 Access not confirmed💵 Fee not posted📍 ~350 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.