For A Delightful Adventure, Hike The Scenic Dog Lake Trail In Utah
By Catherine Armstrong|Published August 24, 2019
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
For a fun adventure that both you and your dog will enjoy, take the Dog Lake Trail in Millcreek Canyon. It takes you up to a little lake that’s perfect for swimming and fetching sticks.
If you want to make your dog a happy pupper, head to Millcreek Canyon. Drive up the canyon to the Mill D Trailhead, where you'll find a large parking lot. The Dog Lake Trail starts on the north side.
The air is fresh and the scenery is beautiful, so you might be inclined to take it slow and easy on the way up, but if your pup has ever been here before, that's probably not going to happen.
Dog Lake is a very shallow lake, and while it's picturesque at times, sometimes it's pretty muddy. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and your four-legged friend probably thinks it's the best thing he's seen all week.
Make sure to bring your pup a snack. Between the climb up the trail and the swimming and fetching, he'll need a little boost - if you can get him out of the lake long enough to gobble up some kibble.
Even though you're allowed to have your dog off leash, make sure that he's a good enough canine citizen to handle the task. He should come immediately when called, and should be well-socialized with other dogs, because he'll be meeting dozens of them on the trail.
A day spent at dog lake is one of the best doggone things you can do with your pup in Utah. There's a bonus for you, too. Once you get him home, he'll sleep the rest of the afternoon.
Have you hiked Dog Lake with your best friend this summer? If so, we would love to see your photos!
If your dog loves to swim in Utah’s lakes and rivers, check out our article about the potentially deadly algae blooms that are present in some of our waterways, and make sure that you keep an eye out when the weather’s hot.
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