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Wawona Meadow Loop (Wawona, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop, an exception to the park's ban on pets on trails. They must be on a leash of 6 feet or less. Source: National Park Service, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/wawona-meadow-loop-yosemite/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Wawona Meadow Loop

**Yes, with restrictions. Pets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop, an exception to the park's ban on pets on trails. They must be on a leash of 6 feet or less.**

Type: trail. Location: Wawona, Mariposa County, California. Managed by National Park Service, Yosemite National Park.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Pets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop, an exception to the park's ban on pets on trails. They must be on a leash of 6 feet or less. | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feet | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Sources

1. National Park Service, "Yosemite National Park: pets" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/pets.htm
   > On trails, including the trail to Vernal Fall, even if carried (however, pets are allowed on the Wawona Meadow Loop)
2. National Park Service, "Yosemite National Park: pets" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/pets.htm
   > Additionally: pets must be restrained on a leash not more than six feet long or otherwise physically restrained

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