Dog friendly backpacking near San Francisco Bay Area?

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I'm not too familar with the bay area, but generally dogs can hike in lots of National Forests, including Los Padres (Big Sur area).

My wife and I occasionally dog sit for a friend and try to take the dog backpacking when we do. The only semi-local option I know about is Big Sur/Ventana Wilderness. If you are willing to drive a little further during the season, the 2nd closest option is probably Emigrant Wilderness. Dogs are not allowed off paved trails in state parks in California or in national parks.

"Dogs are not allowed off paved trails in state parks in California or in national parks."

I've found California (which I visit a couple times per year because I have family there) to be an extremely dog-unfriendly state!

Emmigrant and Desolation wilderness are both dog friendly and great places to hike. Little more of a drive though..

I'll have to check out Big Sur then. I've never been there.

Yeah, I figured I could always go to the Sierras. It's hard to justify going all that way though, and not car camp so I can bring the whole family.

I guess if I get any backpacking in this year, it'll probably be solo :(

I take my dog often to the Trinity Alps. I don't know if that's too far north for you, but I and the dog love this area.

Yeah, at that distance, I might as well just go to the Sierra.
Thanks for the suggestion though, I'm gonna put it on my list of places to go. Looks nice.