All Aboard Pet, dogs on Amtrak

All Aboard Pets!

My family is really excited to take our pooch on an Amtrak Ride on the California Zephyr or Coast Starlight!  Dogs are now welcome that are up to 20 pounds, on most routes!  Dogs can ride for up to 7 hours on selected trains.  They must be in a doggy carrier.  Call agent for more information.

Call 1-800-USA-RAIL

All Aboard, Pets

www.Amtrak.com/carry-on-pets

dog friendly Denver- The Crawford Hotel at Amtrak Train Station

The Denver, CO Union Station terminal houses the super modern Crawford Hotel which is super dog friendly!  I saw pooches walking their owners around the lobby area.  We met a friend on the Amtrak train who was  super excited to take her pooch for a stay at the Crawford Hotel.  Yes, Amtrak now allows dogs on trains, up to 7 hours, see next post.  The Crawford Hotel, at Union Station,  offer several perks such as a select craft beer at the terminal bar, which has an outside seating area, plus free VOSS bottled water for the discriminating doggy guest.  Plus, they offer human guest free coffee and ice cream.

Dogs at Rocky Mountain National Park

A few weeks ago we visited Estes Park, Colorado and explored the Rocky Mountain National Park.   We didn't have our doggy on this trip, but with an eye for future visits with our pooch I asked dog owners about their experience with their dog in the area.

First of all, pets are permitted in Rocky Mountain National Park, but they are not permitted on trails, in buildings, or in the backcountry.  They are only allowed in areas accessed by vehicles, including roadsides, parking areas, picnic areas, and campgrounds. Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet.

There is an off leash dog park in Estes Park called Estes Valley dog park, it is off of Hwy 36.

A couple with a happy dog said they enjoyed hiking with their dog on Trail Ridge Rd.

The Coffee shop, Coffee on The Rocks, has a dog friendly area.

There are some dog friendly accommodations in the area, such as Paradise on River.

Paradise on the River
1836 State Highway 66
Estes Park, CO  80517
(970) 586-5513
(866) 556-3422

One danger I see in the park is to plan on leaving a dog in the car, it gets extremely hot quickly, and there are not many shady areas. Plus, the hike we went on in the park took much longer than we thought.

Only service dogs are allowed in buildings or ranger stations in the park.