Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in China, ME

There are 5 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of China. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in China.

Lake St. George State Park

Liberty, ME

Lake St. George State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Lake St. George State Park in Liberty, ME. This pet-friendly park is located on the northwest shore of the stunningly beautiful, Lake St. George. To explore the area beside the water, you and Fido can jump on the Old Jeep Trail, a maintained hiking trail that extends from the park entry booth to the river over hilly terrain. Wildlife enthusiasts will discover a variety of birds that call the park their home. Pet owners are reminded to keep their dog on a leash for the duration of their visit and to preserve the waterways by cleaning up any mess that they leave behind. See Details

Vaughan Woods

Hallowell, ME

Vaughan Woods Vaughan Woods is a pet-friendly nature preserve in Hallowell, ME. Bring Fido along for a walk outside on the Corniche Loop Trail, Brook Trail, or Rice Pines Trail, varying in difficulty and distances from 0.5 miles to 2 miles. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

Damariscotta Lake State Park

Jefferson, ME

Damariscotta Lake State Park Damariscotta Lake State Park is a dog-friendly public area in Jefferson, ME. The centerpiece of the park is the lake itself, a large freshwater expanse of water that is popular among recreational boat users. Surrounding the lake are a few beaches and picnic areas. Pets are welcome to join their owners around the park and on the beaches, although no pets are allowed on State Park beaches between April 1 and September 30. Visitors who bring Fido are reminded to keep their pooch on a leash under six feet for the duration of their visit and to preserve the cleanliness of the water by picking up any waste that they leave behind. See Details

Gardiner Landing

Gardiner, ME

Gardiner Landing The Gardiner Landing trail in Gardiner, ME is dog friendly. This riverfront walking trail will give you beautiful views of the Kennebec River, and also take you through nearby woods. Restrooms and picnic tables are available along the path. Please keep Fido leashed during your visit. See Details

Kennebec River Rail Trail

Hallowell, ME

Kennebec River Rail Trail The Kennebec River Rail Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Hallowell! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Kennebec River Rail Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com. See Details