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Cook's Meadow Loop (Yosemite Valley)

Trail · Mariposa County · California

Are dogs allowed at Cook's Meadow Loop (Yosemite Valley)?

Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed on the paved trail through Cook's Meadow, including the boardwalks. Pets are not allowed on the meadows themselves.

Verified November 1, 2026 from National Park Service.

Leash
Required
Maximum leash length
6 feet
Official restrictions
Leashed pets are allowed on the paved trail through Cook's Meadow, including the boardwa…

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026
Official restrictionsLeashed pets are allowed on the paved trail through Cook's Meadow, including the boardwalks. Pets are not allowed on the meadows themselves.[1] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026
LeashRequired[2] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026
Maximum leash length6 feet[2] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026

Location

Address not listed by the source. · Mariposa County · California

Managed by National Park Service, Yosemite National Park. Official page

Sources

  1. Yosemite National Park: pets (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    On fully paved roads, sidewalks, and bicycle paths (except when signed as not allowing pets), including Bridalveil Fall trail, Lower Yosemite Fall trail, paved trail through Cook's Meadow (including boardwalks), and the paved road to Mirror Lake (but not the unpaved trail around Mirror Lake).
  2. Yosemite National Park: pets (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    Additionally: pets must be restrained on a leash not more than six feet long or otherwise physically restrained

First verified November 1, 2026; re-check due December 1, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Cook's Meadow Loop (Yosemite Valley): Yes, with restrictions. Leashed pets are allowed on the paved trail through Cook's Meadow, including the boardwalks. Pets are not allowed on the meadows themselves. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/cooks-meadow-loop-yosemite/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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