Zion with a dog

[Salty4Life]

My wife has a golden retriever service dog that we’d like to bring on an upcoming trip to from Fl through antelope canon, Moab, Zion, arches, Oray, grand Tetons, and Yellowstone. The only place we’ve seen the forbid dogs was Zion. We specifically want to hike the narrows and angels landing. Is there an exception for service animals? Has anyone else done this with a dog before?

 

[Red_Leaf_Overland]

I haven't hiked the narrows before but having hiked angels landing I am not sure if I would want to bring a dog.

 

[ZombieCat]

According to the NPS website for Zion: “Hiking in the park with pets is allowed only on the roads and Pa'rus Trail.”
Taking pets on trails such as Angels Landing or Hidden Canyon can be hazardous to both your dog and other hikers.
Arches is even more restrictive - pets are not allowed in any trails, wilderness areas or overlooks. They’re only permitted (leashed) in parking lots, along established roads, in picnics areas and campgrounds.
Check the website for the specific parks you plan to visit to determine how best to include your furry friend on your adventure.

 

[BlackDog1]

yellowstone and tetons does not have any pet friendly trails. Only allowed in parking lots and around those areas. here's from the NPS yellowstone site.

Bringing a pet to Yellowstone may limit your activities in the park. Protect your pet and park wildlife by observing these regulations:

• Pets may only accompany people in developed areas and must remain within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of roads, parking areas, and campgrounds.
• Pets must be physically controlled at all times: they must be in a car, in a crate, or on a leash no more than six feet long.
• Pets are not allowed on boardwalks, hiking trails, in the backcountry, or in thermal areas.
• Pets may not be left unattended or tied to an object.
• Pets may not be left in a situation where food, water, shade, ventilation, and other basic needs are inadequate. Pets may remain in vehicles for short periods of time, but we recommend that someone stay behind to personally ensure their well being.
• Owners must bag and dispose of pet waste.

 

[BlackDog1]

I had a buddy who went to Utah recently and had a great suggestion. They did go to the major parks but he said that there are also State/County and City parks there that are just as nice and accessible and many of them allow dogs n the trails. Think about the National Parks they have to have border lands there somewhere which have the same type of ground, land features of the big parks.