Presidio Trails Close to Dogs for Coyote Pupping Season

 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 23, 2026 – Today, the Presidio Trust closed segments of two Presidio trails – the Park Trail and the Bay Area Ridge Trail – to dog walkers due to the start of coyote pupping season, a time when coyote parents are especially active and protective of their den site. The goal of the closure is to reduce conflicts between coyotes, dogs, and people.

The trails will be closed to all dogs on or off-leash from March 27 through early October.

The Park Trail closure extends from Mountain Lake to the Presidio Promenade (near Cavalry Stables). The Bay Area Ridge Trail is closed from the Rob Hill Campground to the Presidio Golf Course.

Those with dogs are encouraged to use other of the park’s many trails which are found here on the website: https://presidio.gov/explore/trails. Park visitors and residents are advised to keep dogs on short leashes and under control at all times.

Park visitors and residents are asked to take these additional actions to keep coyotes wild:

• Securely dispose of all trash; pack it out if trash receptacles are full

• Avoid leaving human or pet food outside

• Share coyote sightings or concerning encounters with coyotes with Trust wildlife ecologists at (415) 561-4270 or coyote@presidiotrust.gov

For more information on coyotes in the Presidio, please visit the Presidio webpage: https://www.presidio.gov/coyote

The Presidio Trust will hold an all-ages, fun-filled community gathering to learn more about coyotes, April 12 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Crissy Field Center. Please register here.

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Trail Closure Map