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Play at Scotts Valley Bark Park and hike through redwood groves on the Lodato Trail.
Scotts Valley is a small mountain community in the Santa Cruz Mountains that offers a truly unique lifestyle for dog owners: living amongst towering redwoods. The Scotts Valley Bark Park at the Skypark Complex is a beloved local spot with separate areas for small and large dogs, toys, water dishes, and even a play pool for water-loving pups.
For trail lovers, the Lodato Trail is a stunning 1.2-mile path through a forest of second-growth redwoods, perfect for a peaceful leashed walk in the shade. The Glenwood Open Space Preserve offers additional loops through diverse habitats including redwood groves. Nearby, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park allows leashed dogs on its 6-mile Pipeline Trail along the San Lorenzo River. Scotts Valley is a paradise for those who want to share the magic of the redwoods with their canine companions.

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Yes, Scotts Valley Bark Park at Skypark Complex offers separate areas for small and large dogs, toys, water dishes, and a play pool.
Yes, the Lodato Trail is a 1.2-mile path through second-growth redwoods that welcomes leashed dogs. Glenwood Preserve also has redwood groves.
Very much so. With its Bark Park, redwood trails, and proximity to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, it's a nature lover's dream for dog owners.
Dogs are allowed on a leash on the 6-mile Pipeline Trail, which winds through redwoods along the San Lorenzo River. Most other trails restrict dogs.