Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Brighton, CO

There are 2 dog-friendly hiking trails in Brighton, and 19 more nearby. 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 Brighton.

Pet Friendly Barr Lake State Park
Barr Lake State Park Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, CO, is dog friendly. Pet owners should know that pups aren't permitted in the Wildlife Refuge located within the southern half of the lake, but they can join you on a number of the other trails that surround the lake. Fans of fishing and boating can enjoy the calm waters at this destination, and bird spotters will love it here. There is an entrance fee. See Details
Pet Friendly South Platte River Trail Brighton
South Platte River Trail Brighton 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, CO to Englewood with its midpoint located in Denver. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a walk with you on this popular path that follows the South Platte River. See Details
Cheesman Park Located in central Denver, CO, Cheesman Park is dog friendly and offers an open grassy space for picnics or a casual walk with Fido. Take a stroll along the crushed granite path which winds its way around the park, or engage Fido is a game of frisbee on the grass. Visitors will also find restrooms, a designated picnic area, playground, and The Pavilion at Cheesman Park. See Details
Roosevelt Community Park Roosevelt Community Park in Longmont, CO, is dog friendly! Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a stroll through the park, which features BBQ stations and picnic areas, parking lots, public art, a playground, shelters, Wi-Fi, and more. See Details
Washington Park Washington Park in Denver, CO is pet friendly and welcomes leashed dogs. This park is a popular hangout spot for local pooches and their owners. Encompassing 155 acres of pleasant grounds, including two lakes and a flower garden that is a replica of George Washington's gardens at Mount Vernon, there's plenty to see with your pooch. The Washington Park Boathouse, completed in 1913, is the main attraction of the park. Among the many other amenities that canines and their owners will observe and enjoy are a bicycle/pedestrian pathway, crushed granite jogging path, fitness course, horseshoe pit, lawn bowling/croquet area, soccer field, tennis courts and recreation center. See Details
Sloan's Lake Park Sloan's Lake Park is a 177-acre, dog-friendly area in Denver, CO. The park is the second largest of Denver's parks, located in the Highlands neighborhood. It's bordered by a 2.6-mile trail for walking, jogging and walking your pooch on a leash. Fishing, boating and water skiing are allowed on the lake and the annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is held there, too. See Details
Sand Creek Regional Greenway Sand Creek Regional Greenway in Aurora, CO, is a 13-mile, dog-friendly hike that will take about one hour to complete with Fido. This trail is, for the most part, in its natural state. Fido will love the babbling creek that is accessible by footpaths along the trail. See Details
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
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge While pets are not allowed at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City, CO, leashed dogs are allowed on the Perimeter Trail. The trail is located just outside the refuge and parking is available on Gateway Road. See Details
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
City Park Leashed dogs are welcome at City Park. Located in east-central Denver, pet-friendly City Park covers 314 landscaped acres and is home to the Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature & Science and a public golf course, all surrounded by a neighborhood. Playgrounds, picnic sites, lakes and more make this expansive park Denver's version of Central Park in New York City. It's a great place to spend a day as a family or with human and furry friends. See Details
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 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
Sand Creek Regional Greenway The Sand Creek Regional Greenway is a dog-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Denver! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Sand Creek Regional Greenway. 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
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
Sand Creek Regional Greenway The Sand Creek Regional Greenway is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Commerce City! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Sand Creek Regional Greenway. 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
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
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
Central Park Central Park is Denver, CO's third largest park, spanning 80 acres and featuring a range of visitor amenities. This pet-friendly recreation area offers walking trails for leashed pups to explore with their owners, as well as barbecue and picnic areas, a playground, athletic fields, a play fountain, and more. See Details
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
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