There are 37 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Carteret. 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 Carteret.
Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in East Brunswick, NJ. It features hiking trails in the woods and along the lake, with many places to relax or picnic. The lake allows non-motorized boats, so it's also a great place to kayak with you dog. Additional amenities include grills, sports fields, a children's playground, convenient parking, and restrooms. Dogs must be leashed within the park.
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West Essex Trail
The West Essex 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 Cedar Grove! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the West Essex 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.
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Henry Hudson Trail
The Henry Hudson 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 Atlantic Highlands! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Henry Hudson 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.
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Jamesburg Park Conservation Area
Visit the pet-friendly Jamesburg Park Conservation Area in East Brunswick, NJ. This attraction is home to Helmetta Lake Park, where tons of trails weave around a lake and there are lots of outdoor activities to enjoy with your pooch. Other park features include small walking paths, a large lake, a walking dock, a playground, a picnic area and more. There are also dog poop disposal stations for you to clean up after your pet.
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Henry Hudson Trail
The Henry Hudson 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 Port Monmouth! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Henry Hudson 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.
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Cedar Brook Park
Cedar Brook Park is home to the Shakespeare Garden, a pretty and pet-friendly garden in Plainfield, NJ. This 1920s garden contains a bust of Shakespeare along with plants that were cited in his works. Well-behaved and leashed dogs are allowed throughout the park and on the trails. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooch leaves behind.
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Morris Canal Park
Morris Canal Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Jersey City, NJ. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you to explore this park filled with history.
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Davidson's Mill Pond Park
Davidson's Mill Pond Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in North Brunswick, NJ. The fields and marshes are great to explore with your pooch. The park is also home to lots of trails for leashed pups to enjoy. Dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.
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Empire Trail
Empire Trail is a pet-friendly trail in New York. Officially completed on the last day of 2020, it's now the longest, statewide, multi-use trail in the country. The 750-mile pathway will take you and your dog through city centers, quaint villages and hidden gems from New York City through the Hudson River Valley, to Buffalo along the Erie Canal, and north to the Champlain Valley and the Adirondacks. Leashed pups are welcome on the mostly paved pathway.
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Granville Sand Barrens
Granville Sand Barrens in Westpoint, IN is dog friendly and welcomes leashed, well-behaved pets. The property is restored to a barrens/prairie/savanna complex, which exemplifies the naturally occurring interface of ecological communities that would have occurred at this site historically. There are two 40-acre parcels which comprise Granville Sand Barrens and Roy Whistler Wildlife Area. A 0.5 mile trail links the two pieces of land.
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Wolfe's Pond Park
The dog-friendly Wolfe's Pond Park is located on the south shore of Staten Island, NY. This seaside community recreation space is a great spot to check out with Fido. There are many special areas and walking trails for dogs and even an off-leash dog run. Ensure your pup remains leashed during his visit unless in the designated leash-free play area.
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Thomas Jefferson Park
Thomas Jefferson Park in New York, NY, is dog friendly! This community space offers parkgoers many amenities, including sports courts, fitness equipment, athletic fields, a skate park, playgrounds and an off-leash dog run. Pups are welcome to join their owners at this park; just ensure they remain leashed unless within the designated dog run.
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Veterans Memorial Park
Leashed dogs are welcome to explore Veterans Memorial Park in Hazlet, NJ. This pet-friendly community park offers a shaded picnic grove, ballfields, volleyball area, horseshoe pits and a playground. Take Fido for a stroll across the grass, relax beneath the shaded pavilion, or enjoy wildlife watching beside the pond.
Visitors can also view The Memorial Park Monuments, located in a quiet area between the Cullen Center and Union Avenue.
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Twin Lights State Historic Site
Twin Lights State Historic Site in Highlands, NJ, welcomes dogs to explore the grounds of one of The Garden State's most historic lighthouses. Leashed dogs are allowed in outdoor spaces during hours of operation. Pets are not permitted in the lighthouse. Please remember to clean up after Fido.
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Washington Square Park
Pargoers and their pups love visiting the pet-friendly Washington Square Park in New York, NY. This community recreation area features an off-leash dog run, playgrounds, spray showers and more. Ensure Fido remains leashed during his visit unless in the dog park.
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Overpeck Park
Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Overpeck Park in Leonia, NJ. This landfill-turned-park spans more than 805 acres and features an off-leash dog area, athletic fields, picnic areas and five miles of hiking trails.
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Washington Rock State Park
Four-legged friends are welcome to visit the pet-friendly Washington Rock State Park in Watchung, NJ. This outdoor recreation space offers an array of amenities for visitors, including walking, picnicking, photography and more. Pets must always be on a leash no longer than six feet long, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
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Memorial Park I, II and III
Memorial Park I, II and III is a pet-friendly spot in Nutley, NJ. Your leashed furry friend can join you as you explore this 13.5-acre area. The park features a pond for fishing, a large open space to relax and a walking track. This picturesque pathway effortlessly connects with neighboring parks like Yanticaw Park and Kingsland Park, all adorned with shaded landscapes along the river.
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