Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Canton, MA

There are 2 dog-friendly hiking trails in Canton, and 75 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 Canton.

Pet Friendly Farnham-Connolly State Park
Farnham-Connolly State Park Leashed dogs are allowed to join their humans at pet-friendly Farnham-Connolly State Park in Canton, MA. Located at the former Canton Airport, this 6-acre park offers a number of paved trails that loop around the recreation areas of the park, including along the scenic Neponset River. See Details
Pet Friendly Ponkapoag Pond Trail
Ponkapoag Pond Trail Pet-friendly Ponkapoag Pond Trail in the Blue Hills Reservation of Canton, MA, welcomes leashed dogs to enjoy a walk with you on this 3.75 mile loop that surrounds Ponkapoag Pond. This scenic trail offers a mix of forest and wetland bog which can be muddy at times. There's also a boardwalk consisting of anchored planks that extends a fifth of a mile to offer views of the pond. See Details
Borderland State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Borderland State Park in Easton, MA. This pet-friendly park offers over 20-miles of hiking trails to explore and many ponds that water-loving canines will enjoy. See Details
Boston Public Garden Leashed dogs are welcome at Boston Public Garden, a famous, pet-friendly botanical garden in the center of Boston known for its swan boats, walking paths and sculptures. See Details
Lincoln Woods State Park Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, RI, is one of Blackstone Valley's great treasures. A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland, it is a popular getaway for northeastern Rhode Islanders. Visitors can enjoy walking their leashed dogs with certification papers at this park in the day-use areas. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and are prohibited from all state bathing beaches from April 1st through September 30th. See Details
Jamaica Pond Leashed dogs are welcome at Jamaica Pond, a pet-friendly park in Boston, MA. You and Fido can wander the 1.5-mile path that surrounds the pond. If you're coming by car, you can find parking on Perkins Street, located on the pond's west side. See Details
Middlesex Fells Reservation Leashed dogs are welcome at Middlesex Fells Reservation, a pet-friendly, 2,500-acre woodland park that ranges through multiple towns, including Medford, Malden and Stoneham, MA. You and Fido can explore a multitude of different trails and landscapes, including ponds, forests, streams and scenic views. There are even some off-leash areas that are clearly posted throughout the park. See Details
World's End Leashed dogs are welcome at World's End, a pet-friendly, hidden gem seaside park in Hingham, MA, with plenty of hiking and walking trails. While there is little to no beach access, the trails are well-groomed and offer gorgeous views of Boston Harbor. See Details
Cushing Memorial Park Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Cushing Memorial Park in Framingham, MA. The park is 67.5-acres and contains lots of paved pathways for you to walk with your pup. Other features of the park include a 9/11 Memorial, flower gardens, benches,, gazebos, a keyhole garden and lots of shady spots to rest. See Details
F. Gilbert Hills State Forest Leashed dogs are allowed at F. Gilbert Hills State Forest, a pet-friendly natural space in Foxboro, MA. This 1000-acre state forest is home to 23-miles of trails for you and Fido to explore. The park is also part of the 30-mile Warner Trail, stretching from Sharon, MA, to Diamond Hill State Park in Rhode Island. There is also a scenic, paved picnic area in the forest for when you need to fuel up and rest. See Details
Ames Nowell State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Ames Nowell State Park in Abington, MA. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy over ten miles of pet-friendly trails that weave around the woodland adjacent to Cleveland Pond, which is popular for fishing and boating. See Details
Massasoit State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Massasoit State Park in East Taunton, MA. The park is home to a number of trails that weave around the pretty ponds located in the area. The best time of year to visit is in the fall, when the scarlet cranberry bogs and pine trees turn to stunning shades of contrasting colors. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit. See Details
Boston Common Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at Boston Common, a pet-friendly recreation space in Boston, MA. Enjoy the beautiful walking trails, monuments and shady picnic spaces throughout the year at this popular city park. See Details
Blue Hills Reservation Leashed dogs can join their humans in exploring miles of hiking and biking trails with scenic views and differing levels of difficulty at the dog-friendly Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, MA. Parking is available at Houghton Pond or in limited spots along the road. See Details
Bare Cove Park Enjoy a scenic, dog-friendly walk through the woods or along the riverfront with your leashed pup at Bare Cove Park in Hingham, MA. The 484-acre park is located along the banks of the Weymouth Back River and offers several riverside and woodland trails, as well as paved roadways to explore with Fido. See Details
Cat Rock Park Fido will love to frolic and play off-leash at Cat Rock Park, a pet-friendly park in Weston, MA. This park features wooded trails and a swimming pond. Be sure to keep an eye on Fido, as the area isn't fenced. See Details
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation Leashed dogs are welcome at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, the city's last remaining salt marsh in Boston, MA. You and Fido can wander this scenic park's dog-friendly pathways as you look out for marsh birds and other wildlife. See Details
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a Boston favorite with its pet-friendly wooded walkways and trails. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore The Arnold Arboretum’s 281-acre landscape with you, just remember to clean up after Fido. See Details
Chase Farms Chase Farms is a dog-friendly, preserved green space in Lincoln, RI. Bring Fido for hiking here at the 1.7-mile loop trail that takes you around the farm, or for some romping in the fields. Afterward, your pup can cool off in the pond. See Details
Southern New England Trunkline Trail The Southern New England Trunkline 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 dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Franklin! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Southern New England Trunkline 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
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