Event
Guided Hike: B.A.R.K. Ranger
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.336004, -115.279421
Durango/Moccasin Parking Lot: Durango Long Loop
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time:
9:30 AM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Hike
Partner Program
Description
Come on a Ranger-led hike with your canine companion! This hike introduces the B.A.R.K. principles to learn how to have a safe and positive experience with your dog at the monument. At the conclusion of the hike, the pups are sworn in as official Tule Springs Fossil Beds B.A.R.K. Rangers. RSVP is required to attend. These hikes are recommended for dogs who are not reactive/get along well with others.
The hike is ~2.5 miles over gently sloping desert terrain, with one or two steeper hills. The maximum elevation change is 87 feet. The ground surface is packed dirt and loose gravel.
More information
Reservation or Registration: Yes
RSVP will be open until we reach maximum capacity of 20 participants. To RSVP, please email tusk_information@nps.gov with your name, your dog's name, the number of people in your party, and a good contact phone number for your party.
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