Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Capitol Heights, MD

Located on over 500 acres, Walker Mill Regional Park is a pet-friendly destination in Capitol Heights, MD. This park features a picnic area, playground, sports fields and restrooms. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for picnic on the lawn or a walk along the paved trail, as long as they are cleaned up after during their visit.

Jones Point Park is a pet-friendly recreational spot in Alexandria, VA, located on the Potomac River. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along as you explore one of the historical places in town that features the last remaining lighthouse in Virginia. Restrooms, water fountains and a dog drinking bowl can be found underneath the park's bridge.

The Potomac Heritage Trail is a pet-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Arlington, VA! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Potomac Heritage 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.

Mason Neck State Park features wooded trails and bay views in Lorton, VA. This pet-friendly recreation area features three miles of paved multi-use trails, a large picnic area, a playground and a car-top canoe launch. Pets are invited to enjoy the trails with you, but they must remain on a leash and be cleaned up after during their visit.

River Farm is a pet-friendly 25-acre historic site along the Potomac River in Alexandria, VA. Bring Fido along while you explore the beautiful pathways, gardens, woodlands and meadow surrounding the old home. It's a great spot for a leisurely stroll or afternoon picnic. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

Watkins Regional Park is a pet-friendly outdoor recreation area in Upper Marlboro, MD. Parkgoers can bring their pups to explore the walking trails or unwind with a picnic. Other amenities include sports fields, a campground, athletic courts, a miniature train and a playground. Dogs must be leashed during their visit.

Belle Haven Park in Alexandria, VA is dog friendly! The large park sits along the quaint Belle Haven Marina and welcomes leashed dogs. Ample parking and picnic tables are available. Dog owners must clean up after their pet.

Fort Ward Park is a dog-friendly historic site in Alexandria, VA. Bring Fido along for a self-guided walk through the grounds where you'll see real or inspired structures and apparatuses from the 1800s, each with informational markers. After you tour the historic fort area, be sure to take a walk around the 45 acres of park and picnic areas.

The Mount Vernon Trail is a dog-friendly trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Washington, DC. The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mount Vernon 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.

The Sligo Creek Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Silver Spring! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Sligo Creek 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.

Kingman And Heritage Islands Park in Washington DC is dog friendly. Fido is welcome to explore the Kingman Island Trail and boardwalk as long as he remains leashed. Picnicking, wildlife viewing, hiking and boating are the most popular activities for visitors to the park. Please clean up after your pets and properly dispose of all trash.

The Mount Vernon Trail is a dog-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Arlington, VA! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mount Vernon 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.

Rosaryville State Park is a dog-friendly day-use park spanning 982 acres in Upper Marlboro, MD. The centerpiece of the park is the historic Mount Airy Mansion, which is the only area of the park that isn't pet friendly. There are numerous trails that are accessible to dogs and their owners, including some that are paved. Dogs are welcome on a leash as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. There is a park entrance fee, and Maryland State Park passes are accepted.

Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail is a multi-use trail that's dog friendly a great place to walk Fido in Washington, DC. The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker 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.

The WB&A 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 "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Bowie! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the WB&A 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.

The Anacostia Tributary Trail System is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in College Park! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Anacostia Tributary Trail System. 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.

The Rock Creek Trail (MD) is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Bethesda! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Rock Creek Trail (MD). 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.

Fido can join you as you wander along the two-mile, dog-friendly Tidal Basin Loop Trail in Washington, DC, as you take in views of the water, cherry blossoms when in bloom, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Washington Monument. Pets are allowed around the Tidal Basin and on the grounds of the memorials, but not inside the memorials themselves. Dogs must be kept on a 6-foot or shorter leash during their visit.

Rock Creek Park is dog friendly and encompasses 1,754 acres which lie north of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, DC. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you when exploring scenic riverfront walking paths such as Western Ridge Trail. Visitors will find numerous picnic areas and other interlinking trails throughout this beautiful urban oasis.

McLean Central Park is a local wooded recreation area in McLean, VA. This pet-friendly park features a large field as well as some trails, where leashed pups are welcome to explore. The park also has a gazebo and disc golf course.