Dog Friendly Activities in Florissant, CO

Pet Friendly Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area

Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area is a dog-friendly destination in Florissant, CO. Dogs on a leash no longer than six feet are allowed to explore the forested, lush and rocky canyon and take in the river as it "twists and crashes against huge boulders lining the canyon floor." There is an entrance fee, and hiking, picnicking and camping are all available within this popular recreation area.

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Golden Meadows Dog Park

Woodland Park, CO

Golden Meadows Dog Park

Golden Meadows Dog Park is a great place to hang out with your pup in Woodland Park, CO. Located witin the Meadow Wood Sports Complex, this lovely, fenced dog park is separated into a small and large dog park, equipped with benches, a water station and waste clean-up stations. The park is actually the brainchild of a local girl scout who dreamt of providing her community with a safe place for their dogs to get some exercise and have fun.

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Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad

Cripple Creek, CO

Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad

Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to enjoy a visit to dog-friendly Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad in Cripple Creek, CO. Enjoy a ride aboard a century-old steam locomotive with your pup as you listen to the history of this gold-mining area and snap pictures of the beautiful scenery. This seasonal train runs rain or shine and all cars are open, so be sure that you and Fido dress for the weather.

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Red Rocks Trail #708

Woodland Park, CO

Red Rocks Trail #708

Fido can join you on a hike at Red Rocks Trail #708, an easy, dog-friendly trail in Woodland Park, CO. Enjoy the walk through ponderosa pines that ends at a photo-worthy sandstone formation. Leashed dogs are welcome along the entire trail, but some sections may be designated as off-leash as well.

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Mueller State Park

Divide, CO

Mueller State Park

Mueller State Park in Divide, CO is pet friendly in certain areas of the park. This recreation destination is known for beautiful mountain meadows and forests of conifer trees. Although pups are prohibited on all trails and at all ponds to protect the local wildlife, you can still bring Fido with you to enjoy the campgrounds and picnic areas on a leash.

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Crags Trail

Divide, CO

Crags Trail

The Crags Trail is a 4-mile hike in Pike National Forest near Divide, CO, that will take about 2.5 hours to complete with Fido. This pet-friendly trail, exclusively for hikers and horsemen, leads to the Crags and is a true mountain adventure. The ground is padded with evergreen needles and is easy on Fido's paws. Please note that dogs must remain on a leash while hiking the trail.

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Lovell Gulch Trail #706

Woodland Park, CO

Lovell Gulch Trail #706

Fido is welcome to accompany you on a hike at Lovell Gulch Trail #706 in Woodland Park, CO. This dog-friendly trail, rated as easy to moderate, offers incredible views of Pikes Peak and Ute Pass. There are two trails to choose between, a 3-mile or 6-mile hike. Dogs are allowed off-leash in certain sections of the trail as long as they are under voice control. Please clean up after your pup, and be aware that this is a popular horse trail.

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Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area

Colorado Springs, CO

Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area

Dogs on a 6-foot or shorter leash are welcome at Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area, a pet-friendly natural space in Colorado Springs. You and Fido can explore the three hiking trails, Rainbow Gulch, Rampart Reservoir and Nichols. Mountain biking is popular on Rampart and Rainbow Gulch trails. Wading and swimming are prohibited. This space is open from mid/late May through early October (dependent on weather). Information on exact opening dates, day-use pass prices, parking and public vehicle access can be found on Rampart Reservoir's official website.

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Goose Creek Trail

Deckers, CO

Goose Creek Trail

Goose Creek Trail is a 10-mile hike through the Pike National Forest near Deckers, CO, that will take about 8 hours to complete with Fido. The southeastern part of the Lost Creek Wilderness can be reached from this pet-friendly trail, which ends at the abandoned remains of a shaft house dating back to the early 1900s.

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Cripple Creek Heritage and Information Center

Cripple Creek, CO

Cripple Creek Heritage and Information Center

The Cripple Creek Heritage and Information Center has a nice dog walk area with terrific overlooks in Cripple Creek, CO. While dogs are not allowed inside the building, you can enjoy walking around the pet-friendly grounds with your leashed pup as you explore this historical area known as "The World's Greatest Gold Camp."

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Gold Camp Road

Colorado Springs, CO

Gold Camp Road

Gold Camp Road follows the former railroad from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek called the "Short Line". In the 1920s the railroad has been converted to a car toll road, eventually becoming a free public road. In 1988 tunnel #3 collapsed and was never repaired. Because of this, the road is now closed to vehicular traffic and is popular with bikers and hikers. Bring Fido on this dog-friendly hike that is 8.6 miles one way.

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Eleven Mile State Park

Lake George, CO

Eleven Mile State Park

Eleven Mile State Park in Lake George, CO, is pet friendly. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along as you explore one of the seven reservoirs providing Denver drinking water. There are 14 backcountry sites located on the wooded peninsula for those willing to hike in with their supplies. Please note there is a fee for entering.

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Parfet Park

Golden, CO

Parfet Park

Fido is welcome to join you for a relaxing walk at Parfet Park, a pet-friendly and nicely landscaped park in Golden, CO. Enjoy lots of large shade trees, a walking path and grassy areas. Please leash and clean up after your pet.

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