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title: "Arcata Ridge Trail: dog rules"
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Arcata Ridge Trail (Arcata, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: City of Arcata, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/arcata-ridge-trail/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Arcata Ridge Trail

**Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.**

Type: trail. Location: Arcata, Humboldt County, California. Managed by City of Arcata.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | The Trail Maps page gives the leash rule for the Arcata Community Forest, and says this 4.5-mile trail runs through the heart of the Forest. | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet (The city's brochure says a sturdy leash under 6 feet, for trails in the Marsh, Redwood Park and the Community Forest.) | [3] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Sources

1. City of Arcata, "Trail Maps: Arcata Community Forest" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://cityofarcata.org/197/Trail-Maps
   > Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leash at all times.
2. City of Arcata, "Trail Maps: Arcata Ridge Trail" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://cityofarcata.org/197/Trail-Maps
   > The Ridge Trail continues south past California Avenue, through the heart of the Community Forest
3. City of Arcata, "Arcata City Trails & Dog Etiquette (brochure)" (government, checked 2026-11-01): http://www.cityofarcata.org/DocumentCenter/View/272
   > your dog must always be on a sturdy leash under 6 ft. long.

Verified November 1, 2026; re-check due 2026-12-01. Freshness: fresh.
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