Yellow Trail is a 1.3-mile dog-friendly trail in New York City, NY. Includes leash-required policy details · medium shade. Elevation gain is about 180125 ft. Looking for more options in New York City dog-friendly trails or across dog-friendly trails across New York? 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
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Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in all NYC parks. NYC Admin Code §17-342. Off-leash hours allowed in designated areas of many parks from 9 PM–9 AM and before 9 AM.
Suitability by dog type
By Dog Type
How this trail suits different kinds of dogs
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Small Dog
Toy & small breeds
75%
Good fit
✓Short & easy to complete
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Senior Dog
Older dogs, 7+ years
100%
Great fit
✓Flat & joint-friendly
✓Short, relaxed walk
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Reactive Dog
Reactive to dogs & strangers
93%
Great fit
✓All dogs leashed — controlled
✓Can cut short if needed
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Sensitive Dog
Anxious or paw-sensitive dogs
65%
Good fit
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Getting-Fit Dog
Building up stamina
100%
Great fit
✓Ideal starter length (1–2.5 mi)
✓Flat — great for conditioning
✓Can shorten route if needed
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Water Lover
Dogs who love to swim & splash
60%
Fair fit
✓Swim spots confirmed on this trail
–Leash required — limits water play
Trail Suitability
Who this trail works best for — and what to watch
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With swim access, flat trail — good fit with minor considerations
Swim access confirmed — water features along the route
Essentially flat — average slope under 3%
Safety & Conditions
Hazards, heat exposure, crowd level, and nearby emergency vet context
HAZARDSLow
SHADE / HEATSome shade
CROWD—
Terrain & Comfort
Elevation, surface, shade, heat, and water signals for dog hiking comfort
EffortSteep
SurfaceMixed
ShadeModerate
WaterNone
Elevation & Width
Distance and climbing are shown together so you can judge overall effort for your dog on a 1.
Trail Effort
Strenuous
Steep sections throughout. Best for athletic dogs.
EasyModerate
Challenging
Strenuous
Gain:180,125 ftGain/mi:137470 ft/mi
Rated from 180,125 ft gain + 137470 ft/mi.
Elevation Profile
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: Not mapped
Surface data is limited, so expect changing conditions.
Roughness unknown
Surface along the trail
Top surfaces
Not mapped
100%
Quick read
Roughness: Unknown
This trail is mostly Not mapped. Surface data is incomplete for some sections—expect variety.
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
39.3%
Shade along the trail
Exposure mix
Sun
61%
Partial
0%
Shade
12%
Dense
26%
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 (13%) to help you plan hydration and cooldown stops.
Water
Hydration & splash potential
Near water: 13%
Swim: Likely
Water nearby13%
Water along the trail
Water types nearby
BeachLake/PondSpringCanal+2 more
Beach • Lake/Pond • Spring
Quick read
Water is limited near the trail—bring enough for you and your dog. 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
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Parking #1
Sara Park Trail Head
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
Primary🔓 Permit access💵 Fee not posted📍 Near trail (~55 m)★ 4.8 (223)