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Mirada Surf Coastal Trail (Fitzgerald Marine Reserve) (Moss Beach, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: San Mateo County Parks, checked 2026-10-31. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/mirada-surf-coastal-trail-moss-beach/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Mirada Surf Coastal Trail (Fitzgerald Marine Reserve)

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

Type: trail. Location: Moss Beach, San Mateo County, California. Managed by San Mateo County Parks.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Dogs must be on a leash, no more than 3 per person, kept out of playgrounds and other undesignated areas. Rangers may cite for non-compliance. | [2] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [2] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet (Six feet or less when near others.) | [2] | 2026-10-31 | fresh |

## Sources

1. San Mateo County Parks, "Dogs at San Mateo County Parks: where dogs are allowed" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://www.smcgov.org/parks/dogs-at-SMC-parks
   > The full list of locations available to you and your dogs is now as follows: Coyote Point Recreation Area Flood Park Junipero Serra Park Devil's Slide Trail Pillar Point Bluff Quarry Park (includes off-leash trails) Mirada Surf Coastal Trail at Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
2. San Mateo County Parks, "Dogs at San Mateo County Parks: rules" (government, checked 2026-10-31): https://www.smcgov.org/parks/dogs-at-SMC-parks
   > Always keep dogs on leash Scoop the poop No more than 3 dogs per person Keep leash 6 feet or less when near others Keep dogs out of playgrounds and other undesignated areas

Verified October 31, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-30. Freshness: fresh.
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