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Orchard and Pacheco Trails

Trail · Marin County · California

Are dogs allowed at Orchard and Pacheco Trails?

Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control, between Marin City and the Alta Trail. Service animals are treated differently.

Verified November 1, 2026 from National Park Service.

Leash
Off leash allowed under voice control
Official restrictions
Leashed or under voice control, between Marin City and the Alta Trail. Service animals a…

Rules

Dog rules with source and verified date
RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026
Official restrictionsLeashed or under voice control, between Marin City and the Alta Trail. Service animals are treated differently.[1] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026
LeashOff leash allowed under voice control[1] National Park ServiceNovember 1, 2026

Location

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

Managed by National Park Service (Golden Gate National Recreation Area). Official page

Sources

  1. Golden Gate National Recreation Area: Superintendent's Compendium (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    VOICE CONTROL DOG WALKING* : The 1979 Pet Policy allows for Managed Dogs, leashed or under Voice Control, in the following areas: ... Orchard and Pacheco Trails between Marin City and Alta Trail
  2. Golden Gate National Recreation Area: Superintendent's Compendium (nps.gov), National Park Service. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    *In all other areas where dogs are allowed, 36 CFR 2.15(a)(2), the federal regulation requiring dogs to be on-leash, applies.

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

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Orchard and Pacheco Trails: Yes, with restrictions. Leashed or under voice control, between Marin City and the Alta Trail. Service animals are treated differently. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/orchard-and-pacheco-trails-ggnra/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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