Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Boulder, CO

There are 14 dog-friendly hiking trails in Boulder. 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 Boulder.

Frazer Meadow Trail

Golden, CO

Frazer Meadow Trail Frazer Meadow Trail in Golden, CO, is a 4.5-mile hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. This pet-friendly park offers twelve trails of varying difficulty from easy to difficult. Enjoy the 14,000 acres of conifer forest, mountain peaks, and meadows. Stop by the visitors center for water, restrooms, park maps, and local fauna and flora exhibits. See Details

Lincoln Park

Denver, CO

Lincoln Park Leashed dogs are welcome in Lincoln Park, a pet-friendly, neighborhood park close to downtown Denver and the Santa Fe Arts District. Explore the trails, street murals, sculptures and much more found in this historic area. See Details

Confluence Park

Denver, CO

Confluence Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Confluence Park, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Denver, CO, where you and Fido can explore the trails throughout this well-maintained park. The winding trails lead to views of downtown, kayakers braving the rapids and places for pooches to sunbathe on the sandy banks. See Details

Apex Trail

Golden, CO

Apex Trail The Apex Trail in Golden, CO, is a pet-friendly, 4.7-mile hike in Jefferson County Open Space that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. However, the gravel trail is very steep and narrow, so it's only appropriate for dogs (and humans) that are experienced hikers. See Details

White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail

Golden, CO

White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail White Ranch Park in Golden, CO, is a beautiful, pet-friendly park with over 18 miles of varied trails. The park is accessible via Route 6/Route 93- Golden Gate Canyon Road, and is located about 15 miles from the center of Golden. Rawhide Trail is a beautiful loop with plenty of shade and beautiful views of Denver, Golden and the surrounding mountains. The trail is challenging but not too strenuous, rocky and steep at some points but fairly simple for both dogs and humans to navigate. Lots of flat and downhill terrain throughout the loop. See Details

The Colorado Trail

Golden, CO

The Colorado Trail The Colorado Trail is a pet-friendly trail stretching from Denver to Durango, Colorado. The Colorado Trail Foundation, located in Golden, Colorado can provide you with all the information you need to hit the trail with Fido. Dogs are permitted along most of the trail. Some areas require a leash, but others allow dogs to go off-leash as long as they are controlled by voice command. See Details

South Platte River Trail Denver

Denver, CO

South Platte River Trail Denver Part of the Colorado Front Range Trail, the pet-friendly South Platte River Trail can be accessed at various points along its 30-mile route from Brighton to Englewood with its midpoint located in Denver, CO. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a walk with you on this popular path that follows the South Platte River through what used to be the agricultural center of the Mile High City. See Details

Civic Center Park

Denver, CO

Civic Center Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Civic Center Park, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Denver, CO. The park features trails, open space, public art, a fountain, gardens and benches. See Details

Windy Peak Trail

Golden, CO

Windy Peak Trail Windy Peak Trail is a pet-friendly, 4.5-mile hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. Although your dog must be kept on a leash, this beautiful hike in Golden, CO, will take you to 14,000 acres of meadows, forests, and peaks. Only 30 miles from Denver, these interconnected trails are a haven for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. Some trails are specific to hikers only. See Details

Clear Creek Trail - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Open Space

Wheat Ridge, CO

Clear Creek Trail - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Open Space Clear Creek Trail is a 20-mile pathway extending from Wheat Ridge to Golden, CO. This popular dog-friendly trail can be accessed from the entrance to Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Open Space, the parking lot at 3862 Youngfield Service Rd in Golden, or joined at a midway point from Prospect Park. Designed as a natural recreation trail for hikers and bikers, visitors can follow a fully paved route, or take numerous natural surface side trails. Clear Creek Trail provides a continuous scenic corridor to explore with Fido. Any water-loving canine will jump at the chance to swim as sections of the trail wind past Clear Creek, Prospect Lake and West Lake. See Details

Clear Creek Trail

Golden, CO

Clear Creek Trail Clear Creek Trail in Golden, CO, is a 19 mile, pet-friendly hike in the Arapaho National Forest. This trail offers solitude, as it is a bit off the beaten path. Fido can roam off leash on this trail that is faint yet hard to get lost on. See Details

Skyline Park

Denver, CO

Skyline Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Skyline Park, a pet-friendly, 1-acre park in downtown Denver where you and Fido can stretch your legs. Explore this linear park and plaza surrounded by lovely landscaping with industrial stone artwork throughout. See Details

Grant Terry Trail

Golden, CO

Grant Terry Trail Golden, CO, has a pet-friendly pathway called Grant Terry Trail where you and Fido are welcome to take a stroll. Located adjacent to Clear Creek at the beginning, the trail continues up into the canyon and gives way to stunning mountain views. Fido should remain leashed at all times. Access the trail via the Clear Creek Trail west of the Clear Creek RV Park. See Details

Ralston Creek Trail

Arvada, CO

Ralston Creek Trail Ralston Creek Trail links picnic areas, playgrounds and several parks along the historic Colorado Gold Rush trail. At over 12 miles, this pet-friendly trail is the longest public trail in Arvada, CO. Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll among picturesque lakes and wildlife habitats, but dogs must remain on a leash. See Details

St. Vrain State Park

Longmont, CO

St. Vrain State Park St. Vrain State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Firestone, CO. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along for a peaceful and simple outdoor break. This park is great for anglers, campers, photographers, walkers and bird watchers. Please note there is an entrance fee. See Details

City of Cuernavaca Park

Denver, CO

City of Cuernavaca Park Located on the banks of the South Platte River in Denver, CO, the City of Cuernavaca Park welcomes leashed dogs. The park features picnic pavilions, open lawns, naturalistic vegetation and a rock sculpture. Abandoned railway trestle bridges link both sides of the river and allow bicycle and pedestrian use. The eighteen-mile-long South Platte River trail connecting the towns of Thornton and Englewood passes through the park on the southern bank. See Details