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Pulgas Ridge Preserve

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Are dogs allowed at Pulgas Ridge Preserve?

Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control.

Verified October 31, 2026 from Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.

Leash
Off leash allowed under voice control
Where dogs may go
The 17.5-acre off-leash area in the center of the preserve, and other trails on leash
Official restrictions
Dogs may be off leash under voice control in the 17.5-acre area in the center of the pre…

409.5 On US-101 at mile 409.5, 2.9 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.

489.2 On Highway 1 at mile 489.2, 8.3 mi off the highway. See every dog stop on Highway 1.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes[1] Midpeninsula Regional Open Space DistrictOctober 31, 2026
Where dogs may goThe 17.5-acre off-leash area in the center of the preserve, and other trails on leash[1] Midpeninsula Regional Open Space DistrictOctober 31, 2026
Official restrictionsDogs may be off leash under voice control in the 17.5-acre area in the center of the preserve, and must carry a leash; on all other trails dogs must be on a leash of 6 feet or less.[1] Midpeninsula Regional Open Space DistrictOctober 31, 2026
LeashOff leash allowed under voice controlOff leash only in the 17.5-acre area; on all other trails a leash of 6 feet or less.[1] Midpeninsula Regional Open Space DistrictOctober 31, 2026

Location

Address not listed by the source. · San Mateo County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Official page

Sources

  1. Pulgas Ridge Preserve: dogs (openspace.org), Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Government agency, checked October 31, 2026.
    Visitors can let their dogs off-leash in the 17.5-acre area located in the center of the preserve, accessible from the Cordilleras Trail, Polly Geraci/Hassler Trails and the Blue Oak Trail. While in this area, visitors must have a leash in their possession and their dog must be under voice control. On all other trails, dogs must be controlled on a 6-foot or less leash.
  2. Location: map center on the preserve's page (openspace.org), Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Government agency, checked October 31, 2026.

First verified October 31, 2026; re-check due November 30, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

See something out of date? Rules change. If what you saw on site differs from this page, suggest a correction for Pulgas Ridge Preserve or email corrections@dogpolicies.com. We re-verify against the official source, usually within a week, and log the result on the accuracy page.

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Pulgas Ridge Preserve: Yes. Dogs may be off leash under voice control. Source: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, checked 2026-10-31. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/pulgas-ridge-preserve-midpen/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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