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    Dog Friendly Activities in Shawnee, CO

    There are 24 dog friendly activities within 20 miles of Shawnee. 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 Shawnee.

    Pet Friendly Staunton State Park

    Staunton State Park

    Pine, CO
    Staunton State Park Staunton State Park in Pine, CO, is dog friendly. You'll discover high grassy meadows next to tall granite cliffs that can be as tall as 10,000 feet. This park is home to 25 campsites that can be hiked to, but you need to make a reservation to guarantee a spot for you and Fido. The park is closed for some parts of the year for maintenance, so please call ahead. See Details
    Pet Friendly Beaver Brook Trail

    Beaver Brook Trail

    Golden, CO
    Beaver Brook Trail Leashed dogs are welcome on Beaver Brook Trail, a strenuous, pet-friendly hike on the south rim of Clear Creek Canyon in Golden, CO. Even though the trail isn't far from Denver, it's difficult enough that Fido will think he's on a rural, backcountry hike. The trail is not a loop, but is 10-miles one-way with limited trail markers. Please remember your starting point, and bring a map, food and water on this difficult hike. See Details

    Elk Meadow Park

    Evergreen, CO
    Elk Meadow Park Elk Meadow Park in Evergreen, CO encompasses 107 acres of open space and offers two dog-friendly hiking trails. Take the trail from Elk Meadow Lewis Ridge Trailhead and admire beautiful mountain scenery and herds of elk. Elk Meadow Stagecoach Trailhead, accessible from 32281 Stagecoach Blvd, is best suited to adventurous and experienced hikers. This 4.7-mile hike leads to stunning views from 9,708-foot Bergen Peak. Much of the park is not fenced so Fido should be leashed during your visit. See Details

    Silver Dollar and Murray Lakes Trail

    Dillon, CO
    Silver Dollar and Murray Lakes Trail Silver Dollar and Murray Lakes Trail in Dillon, CO, is dog friendly. Bring Fido to venture along this 4.4 mile trail in Arapaho National Forest. This 3-hour hike will take you by over 100 species of wildflowers, a thinning forest, several lakes, and a small creek. See Details

    Chihuahua Lake Trail

    Dillon, CO
    Chihuahua Lake Trail Even the biggest of big dogs will love this 6.1 mile hike in the White River National Forest that is named after the mighty Chihuahua. Located near Dillon, CO, this dog-friendly trail is steep, but it also criss-crosses a stream several times so you can catch your breath while Fido cools off. There are also several small ponds along the way, which are a great spot to pause for a picnic. See Details

    Beaver Ranch Dog Park

    Conifer, CO
    Beaver Ranch Dog Park Located within a large 450-acre recreation area is Beaver Ranch Dog Park in Conifer, CO. This quiet and peaceful dog-friendly park is the perfect place to bring Fido for off-leash exercise. The park is fully fenced with a separate small dog area, trees, and seasonal water spigot. See Details

    Three Mile Creek Trail

    Bailey, CO
    Three Mile Creek Trail Three Mile Creek Trail in Bailey, CO, is a 14 mile hike in Pike National Forest that will take about 8 to 9 hours to complete with Fido. This pet-friendly hike is a favorite among owners and dogs alike. Your dog will need to be leashed on this trail that leads through a dense deciduous and conifer forest. The trail also makes several crossings over a shallow stream. See Details

    Rosalie Trail

    Bailey, CO
    Rosalie Trail Rosalie Trail in Bailey, CO, is a 12.4 mile hike in Pike National Forest that will take about 9-10 hours to complete with Fido. Most of this pet-friendly trail will lead you through lush, dense forest fed by creeks. There are sections of the trail that will take you above the timberline where afternoon storms can blow in. Fido will have to be leashed as most of the trail is in a wilderness area. See Details

    Bear Creek Lake Trail Loop

    Morrison, CO
    Bear Creek Lake Trail Loop Bear Creek Lake Trail Loop is a 9.4 mile dog-friendly hike which begins near Morrison, CO. Dogs should be leashed on the trail and hikers can expect to encounter other visitors who may be hiking, fishing or horseback riding. The trail is moderately challenging and is best hiked between April and October. See Details

    Mount Evergreen Loop

    Evergreen, CO
    Mount Evergreen Loop Fido is welcome to join you on a hike along Mount Evergreen Loop, a dog-friendly trail near Evergreen, CO. This 4 mile trail is a moderately challenging route which should take 2.5 hours to complete. April to November is the best time to hike this trail, and dogs are permitted to be off leash in some areas. See Details

    The Sasquatch Outpost

    Bailey, CO
    The Sasquatch Outpost One of the top 10 wackiest places to visit in all of Colorado, the dog-friendly Sasquatch Museum in Bailey is a must-see for anyone who has any interest in Bigfoot. Small dogs are welcome inside the gift shop and the Sasquatch Encounter Discovery Museum as long as they can be carried. See Details

    Mad Jack's Mountain Brewery

    Bailey, CO
    Mad Jack's Mountain Brewery Mad Jack's Mountain Brewery is a dog-friendly brewery in Bailey, CO, where Fido is welcome to join you for a pint. Sample their award winning Oktobeerfest and the ever popular Platte Canyon Porter. Check their website and social media pages for a list of current events. See Details

    Scott Gomer Trail and Abyss Lake Trail

    Bailey, CO
    Scott Gomer Trail and Abyss Lake Trail The Scott Gomer Trail and Abyss Lake Trail is a pet-friendly, 14.6 mile hike in Bailey, CO, that will take about 12 hours to complete with Fido. As you hike northeast on the Scott Gomer trail, towards a tarn known as Abyss Lake, you will pass by bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Wilderness regulations will require you to keep Fido on a leash. See Details

    South Park 600 to Square Top Lakes

    Georgetown, CO
    South Park 600 to Square Top Lakes South Park 600 to Square Top Lakes is 4.9 mile out-and-back hike in Arapaho National Forest. This dog-friendly trail located south of Georgetown, CO, is a challenging route allowing leashed pets. The best time to attempt the trail is between May and October. See Details

    Kenosha Pass Trail

    Jefferson, CO
    Kenosha Pass Trail Kenosha Pass Trail in Fairplay, CO, is a pet-friendly, 14-mile hike in Pike National Forest that will take about 8 to 9 hours to complete with Fido. This is a very popular trail, and the first 2 miles can be crowded, especially on weekends. The trail is along a section of the Colorado Trail and can easily be made into a backpack trip. See Details

    Grizzly Gulch Trail

    Dillon, CO
    Grizzly Gulch Trail Dog-friendly Grizzly Gulch Trail is a 4 mile hike in Arapaho National Forest that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. Located near Dillon, CO, both working and abandoned mines surround the trail. As you move along the trail you will see piles of tailings, old derricks, and machinery that go all the way up to the Continental Divide. The most famous mine here is the Josephine Mine at the beginning of the hike. See Details

    Family Fishing Near Idaho Springs

    Georgetown, CO
    Family Fishing Near Idaho Springs 'Family Fishing Near Idaho Springs' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Jim. Meet up at Gateway Visitor Center and then visit one of three local lakes or one of the local Creeks for trout fishing. This is a beginner's trip and all equipment is provided. Leashed dogs are welcome on this fishing trip. The experience lasts 4 hours and can accommodate up to 5 guests ages 5 and up. All guests must have valid Colorado fishing license purchased separately permit can be purchased locally day of trip. Rates start at $75 per person. See Details

    Brookside-McCurdy Trail

    Bailey, CO
    Brookside-McCurdy Trail The Brookside-McCurdy Trail in Pike National Forest near Fairplay, CO is dog friendly. An out-and-back trail extending 14.9-miles, hikers should prepare for an 8 hour excursion with Fido. This trailhead follows a creek into the Lost Creek Wilderness for 7 miles and much of the trail is in the forest, so there is plenty of shade along the way. See Details

    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. See Details

    Ben Tyler Trail

    Bailey, CO
    Ben Tyler Trail Ben Tyler Trail is a 11.8 mile dog-friendly hike in Pike National Forest near Bailey, CO. This out-and-back route will take about 7 hours to navigate when hiking alongside Fido. The trail is accessible year-round and dogs must be leashed. The trail is considered a challenging route due to very steep terrain, so bring water and take plenty of rest stops during your ascent. See Details
    Shawnee, CO, US