Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Cherokee, KS

There are 3 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Cherokee. 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 Cherokee.

Prairie State Park

Mindenmines, MO

Prairie State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Prairie State Park, a pet-friendly park in Mindenmines, MO. Tallgrass prairies once covered more than a third of Missouri; today, less than one percent remains, much of it preserved at Prairie State Park. Visitors to the park see panoramic vistas of swaying grass and ever-changing wildflowers. They also may spot an elk or the park’s resident bison herd. The park’s Regal Tallgrass Prairie Nature Center offers exhibits and interpretive programs designed to inform visitors about the special place. Dogs are not allowed in the historic buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

Wilderness Park

Frontenac, KS

Wilderness Park Explore the beautiful natural landscape at dog-friendly Wilderness Park in Frontenac, KS. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you for walk along the pretty woodland trails. See Details

The Lester R. Davis Memorial Forest

Mindenmines, MO

The Lester R. Davis Memorial Forest Leashed dogs can join you at The Lester R. Davis Memorial Forest, a pet-friendly outdoor recreation space in the Ozark Township area of Mindenmines, MO. Explore the trails in the area including a 3-mile looped footpath. Bird watching, fishing and hunting are also popular. See Details