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Kings Canyon Trails
Trail · Carson City · Nevada
Are dogs allowed at Kings Canyon Trails?
Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash on the Ash-to-Kings Trail, Capital to Tahoe Trail, Kings Canyon Road, Lincoln Bypass Trail and Upper Waterfall Loop. Dogs are not allowed on the Waterfall Trail or the North Kings Loop.
- Leash
- Off leash allowed under voice control
- Official restrictions
- Dogs may be off leash on the Ash-to-Kings Trail, Capital to Tahoe Trail, Kings Canyon Ro…
18.6 On US-50 at mile 18.6, 2.8 mi off the highway. See every dog stop on US-50.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space | October 28, 2026 |
| Official restrictions | Dogs may be off leash on the Ash-to-Kings Trail, Capital to Tahoe Trail, Kings Canyon Road, Lincoln Bypass Trail and Upper Waterfall Loop. Dogs are not allowed on the Waterfall Trail or the North Kings Loop. | [1] Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space | October 28, 2026 |
| Leash | Off leash allowed under voice controlagency-wide rule | [3] Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space | October 28, 2026 |
Rules in every Carson City off-leash area
- Off leash, your dog must be under voice command and control and within your sight at all times.
- Carry one physical leash for each dog; an e-collar is not a leash.
- Keep your dog leashed at trailheads.
- Dogs 3 months or older must be licensed and current on vaccinations, with the license tag on the collar or harness.
- Pick up after your dog.
- Do not let your dog chase, harass or disturb people, wildlife, livestock or other animals.
- Outside designated off-leash areas, dogs must be leashed in Carson City parks.
Source: [3] Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, checked October 28, 2026
Location
Carson City · Nevada · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Official page
Sources
- Dog Rules and Regulations Policy, No. 2023-1, Attachment B: Carson City Park System List (carsoncity.gov), Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Government agency, checked October 28, 2026.
Kings Canyon Area | Ash-to-Kings Trail | Off-Leash | Capital to Tahoe Trail | Off-Leash | Kings Canyon Road | Off-Leash | Lincoln Bypass Trail | Off-Leash | North Kings Loop | DOGS PROHIBITED | Waterfall Trail | DOGS PROHIBITED | Upper Waterfall Loop | Off-Leash
- Location: Carson City GIS "Trails & Bikeways" layer, the vertex nearest the middle of the Kings Canyon trails (portal.carsoncity.gov), Carson City. Government agency, checked October 28, 2026.
- Dog Rules and Regulations Policy, No. 2023-1 (approved by the Board of Supervisors March 16, 2023) (carsoncity.gov), Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Government agency, checked October 28, 2026.
Dogs in areas designated as off-leash must be under voice command/control and within sight of the owner at all times.
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Kings Canyon Trails (Carson City, NV): Yes, with restrictions. Dogs may be off leash on the Ash-to-Kings Trail, Capital to Tahoe Trail, Kings Canyon Road, Lincoln Bypass Trail and Upper Waterfall Loop. Dogs are not allowed on the Waterfall Trail or the North Kings Loop. Source: Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, checked 2026-10-28. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/kings-canyon-trails-carson-city/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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