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N e w t o Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park n B . Dogs allowed on leash no more than 6 ft. long in D r campgrounds, day use areas and roads. u r Enjoying Humboldt’s y D Gold Bluffs Beach a K v la is m Dogs allowed on leash no more than 6 ft. long on the beach, o a n t h R in beach campground and along roads. WILD PLACES d R . iv with Dogs are not allowed on trails in Redwood National and State Parks. er Your Dog Information Center ORICK Responsible dog owners help ensure that everyone can enjoy Freshwater Lagoon Beach Humboldt’s wildlife by choosing to keep their dog on a leash, B Stone Lagoon Beach a Redwood l knowing where and when it is appropriate for dogs to be off- d Humboldt Lagoons State Park National H il leash and by cleaning up after their dog. ls Dogs allowed only on park roads on a leash no more than 6 ft. long, with Dry Lagoon Beach and R o the exception of Dry Lagoon Beach, where dogs are allowed on a leash a State d no more than 6 ft. long. Please note that the majority of Big Lagoon Parks Beach is under state jurisdiction and no dogs are allowed. Big Lagoon Spit GUIDE KEY Big Lagoon County Park Dogs are allowed under voice control on The following color symbols are intended to be used as a Agate Beach North WEITCHPEC Agate Beach South county property. County property only extends general guide to understanding dog use regulations. Additional approximately 300 feet north of the parking lot and Patrick’s Point State Park ends at Humboldt Lagoon State Park (Big Lagoon). site-specific regulations are listed under the site name. Dogs allowed on leash no more than 6 ft. long in County land only extends approximately 1,000 feet campgrounds, day use areas and roads. south of the parking lot and ends at Patrick’s Point State Park where Agate Beach begins. (Dogs are not RED: No dogs on trails or beaches. allowed at Humboldt Lagoons or Agate Beach.) Trinidad State Beach Dogs allowed on a leash no more than 6 ft. long in TRINIDAD ORANGE: Dogs allowed on trails and beaches but must parking areas, on trails and the beach. Trinidad Head be on a leash at all times. Luffenholtz Beach County Park BLUE: Dogs may be off-leash under voice control only in specified locations and/or seasons. Moonstone Beach Little River State Beach GREEN: Dogs allowed off-leash if under complete voice Clam Beach County Park control*. Dogs must be leashed in parking areas. During snowy plover breeding season (March-September) dogs are allowed off-leash, under voice control on the waveslope only. During non-breeding season *“Voice Control” is defined as: the dog is within view and within (October-February), dogs may be off-leash, under voice control on the entire beach. Hammond Trail Dogs must be leashed in parking areas. voice range of the owner, that the dog comes at first calling, and that the dog is not allowed to approach people in a threatening Hiller Dog Park manner or in any way harass people, wildlife, other dogs, or horses. McKINLEYVILLE Mad River County Park 299 Lanphere Dunes (Humboldt Bay NWR) ARCATA Arcata BLUE LAKE Ma-le’l Dunes North (Humboldt Bay NWR) Community WESTERN SNOWY 255 Ma-le’l Dunes South (BLM) Forest Mad River Fish Hatchery PLOVER Humboldt Coastal Nature Center Arcata Marsh M (Charadrius nivosus nivosus) a Dogs must be leashed in parking areas, around the buildings and and Wildlife d Manila Dunes on most trails, with the exception of the waterline trail and Recreation Area Sanctuary Riv The western snowy plover west to the beach. If off-leash, dogs must be under voice control. er (snowy plover) is a small, Samoa Beach 255 Freshwater County Park sparrow-sized shorebird that Fay Slough Wildlife Area EUREKA nests on beaches, estuaries Samoa Dunes Sequoia Park and river beds along the Pacific coast. The Pacific Recreation Area Fort Humboldt State Historic Park coast population of western snowy plovers is listed as Elk River Access – Area Hikshari' Trail threatened under the Endangered Species Act. You can This multiple-use bay-front trail segment help snowy plovers recover by learning more about their Mike Thompson Wildlife Area (South Spit Humboldt Bay) spans from Truesdale Avenue to Pound Road Elk River Rd life history, threats and what you can do to help. Dogs must be kept on a leash on the ocean side of South Jetty Road during E (Herrick and 101 interchange). lk R i snowy plover breeding season (March-September). They may be off-leash v S. Jetty Rd e BREEDING BEHAVIOR: and under voice control during non-breeding season. There is no public use r • Breeds March through September. in the snowy plover restoration area during breeding season. H Humboldt • Lays three small, camouflaged eggs in the open sand. o Headwaters ok ton R Bay National Forest • Adults and chicks forage on invertebrates in the wrack Eel River Wildlife Area d line and in open sand. (They do not typically feed in groups Wildlife Reserve From March 1st thru August 15th dogs must be on a leash LOLETA Refuge along the water’s edge; those are most likely sanderlings.) at the Eel River Wildlife Area. From August 16-February 28, dogs may be off-leash if under voice control. THREATS: • Predation on snowy plover eggs and chicks. Ravens and crows are the biggest concern in our area; other culprits Centerville Beach County Park include foxes, raccoons and skunks. During snowy plover breeding season (March-September) FERNDALE FORTUNA • Loss and degradation of breeding habitat, such as the dogs are allowed off-leash, under voice control on the Rohner Park encroachment of European beachgrass. Plovers prefer to waveslope only. During non-breeding season (October- River Walk Park February), dogs may be off-leash, under voice control Grizzly nest in open sandy areas with sparse low-lying vegetation. Bluff on the entire beach. R • Human activities. Encounters with dogs, horses, vehicles Russ d . 36 and even Frisbees or kites can cause a snowy plover to Lost Coast Fleener Creek Park Va n D Headlands Guthrie Creek uze waste energy fleeing and leave its nest unattended. n River Van Duzen • Inclement weather such as winter storms, river flooding, County Park high tides and strong winds can be taxing on adult birds d and destroy nests. oa RIO DELL Grizzly Creek a R roli Pet Redwoods State Park ale– WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP: nd SCOTIA er BRIDGEVILLE • Be aware of seasonal regulations where plovers nest. F Ee • Pick up after yourself. Trash attracts ravens and crows. l River • Keep dogs on leashes in designated areas. N • Use designated trails in the dunes. Walk on the PEPPERWOOD AVENUE OF waveslope* in areas where snowy plovers may be present. THE GIANTS Always be alert for sneaker waves. T H E REDCREST L *“Waveslope” is defined as: the area between the high tide line O S and the ocean T C O A S T E e l River PETROLIA Humboldt Redwoods WEOTT State Park Mattole Campground A.W. Way Dogs are allowed on leash in County Park campgrounds only. d Roa MYERS FLAT ole tt a M AVENUE OF W i M THE GIANTS l d HONEYDEW a e t r t o R l i e d MIRANDA g King Range e R R i v o National Conservation Area e r a r d e While dogs are allowed in the King Range, owners v i R are advised that the trails are difficult on dogs. Your T l H e E E canine should be in above average physical k r L o F condition and special attention should be given to O . S S your dog's paws, as the rocky trails can cause cuts T Keeping your dog on a leash helps protect wildlife. and/or swelling in paw tissues on even the most fit C O A REDWAY animals. Some hikers provide their dogs with S T “booties” to protect against paw damage. CAUTION! BLUE-GREEN ALGAE GARBERVILLE *Important: Health officials advise that blooms of blue-green algae can be harmful Southern Humboldt Community Park to your pets. Blue-green algae is common in Humboldt County’s freshwater lakes, rivers and lagoons in the mid to late summer months. It is recognizable by a blue- green or brown mat or foam on the surface of the water (bloom). Please keep this in mind when visiting these locations with your pets and do not let your dogs swim in the water at these times. Black Sands Beach DESIGN+ILLUSTRATION: JOAN GRYTNESS DOG WALK PHOTOS: ARCATA PHOTO STUDIO WILDLIFE PHOTOS: JAMES BETTASO - SALAMANDER, RON LEVALLEY - ALL OTHERS SHELTER COVE WHITETHORN.
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