[pct-l] PCT with a dog?

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

This subject has been covered before. Try the archives.

Sorry, I'm going to be down on the "take the dog" unless you do it for only
a week and not in the desert.

People have taken their dogs, but I would advise against it. This is your
hike, not theirs. You will probably need to hike at night because of the
heat. You will need to carry lots of water.

The desert is not a place for a dog. Several people have tried in the South
and needed to get off the trail because the dogs can't handle the heat. You
would be better off taking your dog in Oregon or from Echo Lake North for a
while,  although you would need to slow down because the dog won't be in the
shape you are.

The National Parks (read High Sierras) don't allow dogs nor does Castle
Craig State Park.

If you take your dog, I wish it the best of luck.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net
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Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 6:29 PM
Subject: [pct-l] PCT with a dog?


> Hello-
>
> I am planning to begin the PCT next year and wish to bring my dog with me
for
> the first couple of months.  I'll be starting in the south, and would like
to
> hike with him as far as Kennedy Meadows.  Looking at my maps, I see that
> there are some parks along the way, and I'd like to know about their
regulations
> regarding dogs.  I am most concerned about the Anza-Borego Park, as I see
I
> will be well within its borders.
>
> Has anyone hiked the trail with a dog?  Do you know if I can have him with
me
> within a park if I keep him leashed, carrying his own pack?
>
> Thanks in advance for your feedback-
>
> Darrell
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