Rating

    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Clayton, DE

    There are 11 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Clayton. 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 Clayton.

    Pet Friendly Lums Pond State Park

    Lums Pond State Park

    Bear, DE
    Lums Pond State Park Lums Pond State Park in Bear, DE, is pet friendly. Your leashed pup is welcome to explore this popular area for hiking and boating. Be sure to check out the Swamp Forest Trail, which runs through wetland forests on the edge of Lums Pond, providing a shaded stomp that leads to bridges and boardwalk sections. Visitors with Fido should also visit Lums Pond Dog Park, located at the northeast end. See Details
    Pet Friendly Tidbury Creek County Park

    Tidbury Creek County Park

    Dover, DE
    Tidbury Creek County Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Tidbury Creek County Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Dover, DE. The park features a pond for fishing, trails for hiking, birdwatching and picnic areas. Follow the trail past the pond and just beyond the playground to the fenced dog park. The off-leash dog park offers separate sections for small and large dogs and water via a hand pump. See Details

    Silver Lake Park

    Dover, DE
    Silver Lake Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Silver Lake Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Dover, DE. This 182-acre city park features walking paths, covered picnic pavilions, as well as fishing, kayaking and canoeing opportunities. You and Fido can enjoy a stroll around the park through the many mature trees that provide plenty of shade. See Details

    Hunn Nature Park

    Dover, DE
    Hunn Nature Park Hunn Nature Park is a pet-friendly natural area in beautiful Dover, DE. Bring Fido along as you explore the 172 acres of uplands, wetlands, restored landfill meadows, and sub-aqueous lands. Dogs are welcome on the 1.5-mile loop trail and trash receptables are available along the route. Be sure to keep Fido leashed at all times. See Details

    Brecknock County Park

    Camden, DE
    Brecknock County Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Brecknock County Park, a pet-friendly recreation space in Camden, DE. You and Fido can explore one of the wooded walking paths and bring a picnic to enjoy in one of the open fields or under a picnic pavilion. Please note that dogs are not permitted in any of the buildings on the property. See Details

    First State Heritage Park

    Dover, DE
    First State Heritage Park Leashed dogs are welcome at First State Heritage Park, a pet-friendly park where you can discover the history of Delaware's capital city of Dover. Described as a park without boundaries, this sprawling urban park connects historic and cultural sites. You can wander with Fido and take in the sights of historic buildings including John Bell House and the Old State House. Interpreters dressed in Revolutionary-era attire can be found throughout the park and will give insight into a bygone era. See Details

    Fort DuPont State Park

    Delaware City, DE
    Fort DuPont State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Fort DuPont State Park, previously an active military base from the Civil War to World War II in Delaware City, DE. A popular activity at this pet-friendly park is to walk the River View Trail, which follows the Delaware River. You can even spot where canons and guns once lined this pathway. See Details

    Swamp Forest Trail

    Bear, DE
    Swamp Forest Trail Fido is welcome on The Swamp Forest Trail at dog-friendly Lums Pond State Park in Bear, DE. This popular trail offers visitors the chance to wander through the swampy undergrowth and through the tall trees without getting their feet or paws wet. The boardwalk that weaves through the forest is a popular adventure spot for cyclists, so keep an eye out for them as you explore with your pup. See Details

    Ben Cardin C&D Canal Trail

    Chesapeake City, MD
    Ben Cardin C&D Canal Trail Exercise with your pup on the Ben Cardin C&D Canal Trail, a dog-friendly pathway in Chesapeake City, MD. This asphalt path is nice to bike, hike, run or walk while you enjoy a view of the waterfront. The trail is 1.8 miles and considered an easy walk. The trailhead is located on the trail's western end at the base of Lock Street. From there, the paved pathway runs along the waterfront to the Delaware border. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. See Details

    Blackbird State Forest

    Smyrna, DE
    Blackbird State Forest Blackbird State Forest is a pet-friendly, outdoor recreation spot located on the border of New Castle and Kent Counties in Symra, DE. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along to explore the area. Activities include over 40 miles of trails, which include a 2,200-foot paved nature trail that is ADA-accessible. The trail system interconnects eight primitive campsites and four picnic sites. See Details

    Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area

    Townsend, DE
    Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area is a pet-friendly spot in Townsend, DE. Your leashed pup can tag along to explore over 5,500 acres of wilderness. Activities include wildlife watching, water sports and trails. Please note that it's essential to know when hunting season is, and in doubt, wear orange. See Details
    Clayton, DE, US