places to run dogs off leash?

[kpp80202]

I have a couple slightly psycho dogs that I like to take up to the mountains and let them run off leash. I have been going to a few spots north of the shooting spots near Buffalo Creek and west of Bailey away from people and other dogs, but those are about 45-55 minutes from where I live in Littleton. Anyone know of any national forest access (or other public land access) a but closer to Denver where dogs can run free? I have seen a couple roads off 285 between Pine Jct and Bailey that could be promising, but it seems like most areas are fenced off. Thanks!

[mx'r]

285 to Kennedy Gulch road in Conifer. head downhill for a few minutes and there is a really nice dog park there. Keep going downhill for a few more minutes and there is plenty of National Forest there. Reynolds Park is down there as well and has a few thousand acres with nice trails. Be aware, it's hunting season though. Hunters do NOT like dogs chasing deer/elk around. I live up here and it only takes me 25 minutes to hit town.

[Marlin]

Does it have to be in the mountians?

There is one on Bowles Just past Platte Canyon.. Never seen it that busy when I go past.. 1-6 dogs at the most..

There is one at Chatfield also, Been awhile, I think it's just before the rec area. It's fairly big.

There is one up here about 112th and Wadsworth that is huge.

ETA; THere is one in Golden also, That is decent sized also..

[kpp80202]

Thanks. The forest access sounds perfect.

It's a no-go on any dog parks; they aren't good with strangers or other dogs.

[rockhound]

I do not believe that being on National forest land will exempt you from the county leash laws. t he forest is inside the county line then it is under the sheriff's jurisdiction

one possibility of a fine you could incur:

Permitting a dog to run at large is a violation of Park County Resolution 95-11-8

Permitting a dog to chase wildlife or livestock is a violation of the law and carries a penalty of up to $500 with a mandatory 10-day quarantine.

[mx'r]

Reynolds Park is in Jeffco I believe. How do bird hunters get by without a ticket if the law applies in the wild?

[kpp80202]

Looks like I'll need to look up the jurisdictional extent of county law on national property.

Also, the dogs don't chase any wildlife--they just run around and sniff everything in sight.

[hollohas]

Reynolds Park is in Jeffco I believe. How do bird hunters get by without a ticket if the law applies in the wild?

Hunting is an exception...