Dog Parks in Sun Valley, Idaho!
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Dogs love Sun Valley and Sun Valley loves dogs! The majority of local residents own dogs...they are almost a mountain-town necessity. Dog-friendly hiking trails in Sun Valley. Pretty much the entire area around around Ketchum is either National Forest or part of the 756,000 acre Sawtooth Recreation Area. It’s literally littered with trails and there’s a type for every taste and level. Redfish and Alturas Lakes are about an hour's drive north over Galena Pass in the Sawtooth Mountains. These crystal-clear lakes are like heaven on earth for dogs. Each one has a designated "dog beach" just yards away from the main beach area. Remember to clean up after your pets! |
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Dog Park in Sun Valley, Idaho: Rotary Park is located along the Big Wood River on Warm Springs Road. A large covered picnic shelter complete with standing BBQ pits and a public restroom make this an ideal place for summer BBQs, family reunions, and wedding receptions. Another popular local music series, Jazz in the Park, can be enjoyed every Sunday from 6-8pm through the month of July. Tot swings and a spring teeter totter entertain the kids and the park is home to Fin de Siecle a publicly-owned sculpture by Michael Zapponi. |
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Dog Park in Sun Valley, Idaho:
Big beautiful town park just down the road from Sun Valley in Ketchum. |
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(805) 967-1112 |
Dog Park in Sun Valley, Idaho: Beautiful park along a river just outside of Ketchum, right near Sun Vallley. |
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Dog Park in Sun Valley, Idaho: Come enjoy this lovely park and let your pup roam free!
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480 4 th St. E, Ketchum, Idaho
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Dog Park in Sun Valley, Idaho: Ketchum Town Square sits in the heart of Ketchum, surrounded by the Visitors Center and Giacobbi Square. With a permanent stage, rotating public art installations, Leroy’s Ice Cream stand in the summer, a large fire pit, chess tables and a slate of scheduled events – such as live music, free yoga classes and the community’s first fountain for dogs – the square has something for every member of the family. Seasonal holiday lights and summer flowers and sun shades frame the picture-perfect view of Baldy from the Square. |
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Dog Hike in Sun Valley, Idaho: this paved path follows the Big Wood River, running from Ketchum to Bellevue and also out to Sun Valley (about 30 miles total!), and is great for dog walking. Just make sure to keep an eye out for bikers zooming by! There are numerous spots just off the bike path with great swimming holes for people AND dogs...take some time to explore them! |
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Dog Hike in Sun Valley, Idaho: This trailhead is accessed just north of Ketchum off the west side of Hwy 75 along Forest road #141. There are a network of inter-locking trails here, so you have your pick of either a shorter or longer route. There are crazy gorgeous wildflower meadows-top notch trail! |
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map - Directions: Drive north on Highway 75 to the Fox Creek access sign (5.8 mi). Follow the road to the trailhead loop parking and picnic area (.3 mi). |
Dog Hike in Sun Valley, Idaho: The trailhead is accessed off the west side of Hwy 75 from Fox Creek access sign. Becky and I took a beautiful ~6 mile loop that ran along the river and looped back up a scenic hillside. Although a little longer than Adams Gultch this hike was a little easier (elevation-wise) and equally beautiful. This trail is popular with mountain bikers too. The loop is a great ONE-WAY and only ONE-WAY, counter-clockwise mountain bike ride. |
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Dog Hike in Sun Valley, Idaho: This is a lesser-used trail on the east side of town towards Sun Valley. The trailhead is accessed from the end of Fairway Road (park at the little pull-out and hike from there). ~4 mile loop up the mountain and back down the other side. It’s a little more barren and not quite as wildflower-crazy here (compared to Adams Gultch or Fox Creek), but you’ll some lovely views and you’ll (very likely) have it all to yourself. |
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Dog Hike in Sun Valley, Idaho: Hike a loop of spectacular high alpine lakes without driving over the pass! This is your spot! It’s a 22-mile drive to get there, half of which is on dirt roads (take Hwy 75 ~15 miles north of Ketchum onto Baker Creek Road (FR 162). Follow FR 162 for 5.9 miles to FR 170. Drive another 1.3 miles to the trailhead), but it is SO worth the effort. Do a quick ~4-mile out-and-back to Norton Lake or do the whole ~7 mile loop around all 3 lakes. What a trail! |
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15187 State Hwy 75, Ketchum, ID 83340
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Dog Hike in Sun Valley, Idaho: In the summer, Galena Lodge is a great place to stop with your dog after a long hike in the mountains. They have a doggie deck out back with water bowls and picnic tables where you can all take a break. There is even a window where you can order lunch to enjoy together. |
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Pawaboo Dog Safety Vest Harness Amazon One-Click. $10.99 Buy it here from Amazon - sizes small to xlarge. Keep your dogs safety and under control in the car during driving while still have some range of movement and flexibility. Improves safety by reducing driver distraction and restraining pet in case of sudden stop. |
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