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Dogs No Longer Allowed On Trails At State Park

DIVIDE, Colo. (CBS4) - Dogs are no longer allowed onto hiking trails at Mueller State Park.

The decision comes after a three month trial period when people could bring their pets, but some owners didn't follow the park rules.

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Mueller State Park (credit: Colorado Parks & Wildlife)

People left behind dog waste on trails, let their dogs off leash, with some even chasing the wildlife.

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Cheyenne Mountain State Park (credit: Colorado Parks & Wildlife)

There was also a trial period at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, but people there were better behaved.

That park is working to permanently allow dogs on certain trails.

LINK: Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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