Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Columbia, MO

There are 7 dog-friendly hiking trails in Columbia. 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 Columbia.

Pet Friendly Grindstone Nature Area
Grindstone Nature Area Fido is welcome off-leash on the 5-miles of dog-friendly nature trails of Grindstone Nature Area in Columbia, MO. The 200-acre park features lovely creeks and scenery. Please note that dogs must be leashed only on the Hinkson Creek Trail. See Details
Pet Friendly Rock Bridge Memorial
Rock Bridge Memorial Leashed dogs are welcome at Rock Bridge Memorial, a pet-friendly park in Columbia, MO. The park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil's Icebox. You can explore Connor's Cave in the light of the opening for a taste of the underground world. Dogs are not allowed in buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details
Finger Lakes State Park Leashed pets are allowed at the pet-friendly Finger Lakes State Park in Columbia, MO, but they are not allowed in any buildings, or public swimming areas and beaches. The roar of ATVs and off-road motorcycles combines with the peacefulness of rolling hills at Finger Lakes State Park, one of two ATV parks in the state parks system. Built in a former coal mining area, Finger Lakes’ trails and motocross track are popular with users who come for the day, but often fall under the spell of the spacious campground, leafy trees and hilly terrain. The park is also the site of the challenging 2.75-mile Kelley Branch Mountain Bike Trail and a 4.5-mile water trail. See Details
Katy Trail State Park The Katy Trail State Park 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 Columbia! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Katy Trail State Park. 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
Capen Park Fido is welcome to join you on the pet-friendly trails at Capen Park in Columbia, MO. You and Fido may get to enjoy watching climbers ascend up the limestone, as this is a popular spot for rock climbing. The park also features many scenic overlooks. See Details
Forum Nature Area Fido is welcome to join you at Forum Nature Area, a pet-friendly park in Columbia, MO. This park features a hiking trail, a restroom, water fountain and stretching stations. There are over 100-acres to explore off of the gravel trails around the wetlands. See Details
MKT Nature and Fitness Trail The MKT Nature and Fitness 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 Columbia! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the MKT Nature and Fitness 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
Katy Trail State Park The Katy Trail State Park 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 Rocheport! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Katy Trail State Park. 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
Katy Trail State Park The Katy Trail State Park 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 Hartsburg! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Katy Trail State Park. 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
Columbia, MO, US