Best dog-friendly waterfall hikes in Arizona
14 verified hikes from our directory of 54 Arizona waterfalls.
What we mean by dog friendly
Dog-friendly means the land manager allows leashed dogs on this specific trail. State parks and National Forests usually do; National Park trails almost never. We mark dog_friendly only when we've confirmed the policy applies to the trail, not just the parking lot.
One caveat: Leash rules are enforced. Bring a 6-foot leash, waste bags, and water for the dog. Hot rock and pavement burn paws — check temperature with your hand for 5 seconds before letting them walk on it.
Gear hint: Our dog Brook carries her own water in a fitted pack; we carry her booties for shale and hot pavement. Cold-water tail-tuck on small breeds is real — keep them out of glacial plunge pools.
The 14 picks
Each opens to a full page with trail distance, elevation gain, parking, fee, best months, and live conditions when available.
Ash Creek Falls
height unverified · Mount Graham Wilderness Study Area
Brushy Canyon Falls
height unverified · Coronado National Forest
Callahan Falls
height unverified · Coronado National Forest
Carr Canyon Waterfall
height unverified · Miller Peak Wilderness
Grant Creek Falls
height unverified · Mount Graham Wilderness Study Area
Jagiar Canyon Water Falls
height unverified · Baboquivari Peak Wilderness
Jhus Falls
height unverified · Coronado National Forest
North Fork Falls
height unverified · Chiricahua Wilderness
Pine Canyon Falls
30 ft · Chiricahua Wilderness
Seven Catarcts
height unverified · Pusch Ridge Wilderness
Sheila Falls
height unverified · Chiricahua Wilderness
The Falls
height unverified · Prescott National Forest
Upper East Turkey Creek Waterfall
height unverified · Chiricahua Wilderness
Wood Canyon Waterfall
height unverified · Coronado National Forest
Before you go: 5 things we always check
- The official land manager's page for road and trail closures (linked on every individual waterfall page).
- The weather forecast for the area AND upstream — flash floods come from rain miles away.
- Recent ranger or hiker reports for slippery rock conditions.
- Whether the trail crosses a creek without a bridge — water levels change daily in snowmelt season.
- Cell coverage at the trailhead. Download offline maps in advance.
See our full safety disclaimer for the dangers we've flagged on individual waterfalls. Several have fatalities on record.