Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Denver, CO

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There are 13 dog-friendly hiking trails in Denver. 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 Denver.

Pet Friendly Sand Creek Regional Greenway
Sand Creek Regional Greenway Sand Creek Regional Greenway in Aurora, CO, is a 13-mile, dog-friendly hike that will take about one hour to complete with Fido. This trail is, for the most part, in its natural state. Fido will love the babbling creek that is accessible by footpaths along the trail. See Details
Pet Friendly High Line Canal Trail
High Line Canal Trail The High Line Canal Trail in Horseshoe Preserve is a 5.8 mile hike that will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. This pet-friendly hike in Greenwood Village, CO, will actually lead you through the suburbs and passes through some expensive subdivisions. A new, larger parking lot was installed that caused Colorado Boulevard to intercept Orchard Road a block farther to the east. Be aware that this change still is not marked on most maps. See Details
Dinosaur Ridge Leashed dogs are welcome on the ridge and Triceratops Trail at Dinosaur Ridge, a pet-friendly trail in Morrison, CO. Dogs are not allowed in the gift shop or Exhibit Hall. Dinosaur Ridge features a world-famous dinosaur track site with over 300 dinosaur footprints for you and your friends and family to explore! See Details
Sulphur Gulch Trail Fido is welcome to join you for a hike on the Sulphur Gulch Trail, a pet-friendly trail in Parker, CO. The paved trail is 4.4 miles long and features benches, dog stations, restrooms, and parking for your convenience. All dogs must be leashed. See Details
Barr Lake State Park Barr Lake State Park in Brighton, CO, is dog friendly. Pet owners should know that pups aren't permitted in the Wildlife Refuge located within the southern half of the lake, but they can join you on a number of the other trails that surround the lake. Fans of fishing and boating can enjoy the calm waters at this destination, and bird spotters will love it here. There is an entrance fee. See Details
Plymouth Mountain Trail Plymouth Mountain Trail in Littleton, CO, is a 6.4 mile hike that will take about 5 to 6 hours to complete with Fido. There are seven interconnected, pet-friendly trails of varying lengths to choose from. Keep in mind that slopes that face east and south can be hot in the summer time. See Details
Bear Creek Lake Trail Loop Bear Creek Lake Trail Loop is a 9.4 mile dog-friendly hike which begins near Morrison, CO. Dogs should be leashed on the trail and hikers can expect to encounter other visitors who may be hiking, fishing or horseback riding. The trail is moderately challenging and is best hiked between April and October. See Details
Cherry Creek State Park Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora, CO, is dog friendly. Boaters, hikers, bird watchers, fishermen and outdoor recreation enthusiasts are all drawn to this picturesque area on the outskirts of Denver. Leashed dogs are welcome in campgrounds and on select trails within the park but aren't permitted in wetland areas. If Fido lives for off-leash play, detour to The Cherry Creek ​Dog of​f-Leash Area. See Details
Chautauqua Park Chautauqua Park, located in Boulder, CO, is a part of a national historical landmark dating back to over 100 years ago in 1898. This pet-friendly recreation area provides access to multiple open-space mountain park trails and hosts tons of grassy areas for kids and pups to run and play. It's also close to the Chautauqua Dining Hall and Auditorium and the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage, which has a playground and tennis courts. See Details
Meadowlark Trail Loop Meadowlark Trail Loop is a pet-friendly, 6-mile loop trail in Jefferson County Open Space in Littleton, CO. This trail is for hikers and will take you through a sandy meadow before heading down to Plymouth Creek where it crosses the creek. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the shelter near the trailhead. See Details
Mary Carter Greenway (Arapahoe Greenway) The Mary Carter Greenway (Arapahoe Greenway) is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Littleton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mary Carter Greenway (Arapahoe Greenway). 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
Jason Park Jason Park in Englewood, CO is a dog-friendly community park. Visitors will find a large expanse of grass, ball courts and fields, a children's playground, and a designated off-leash area for Fido. See Details
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge Perimeter Trail While pets aren't allowed inside Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City, CO, leashed dogs are welcome to stroll along the Perimeter Trail. The path spans 15.97 miles, is located just outside the refuge boundary, and offers different sections of various surfaces for people and their pets to hike. Parking for the trail is available on Gateway Rd. See Details
Apex Trail The Apex Trail in Golden, CO, is a pet-friendly, 4.7-mile hike in Jefferson County Open Space that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. However, the gravel trail is very steep and narrow, so it's only appropriate for dogs (and humans) that are experienced hikers. See Details
The Colorado Trail The Colorado Trail is a pet-friendly trail stretching from Denver to Durango, Colorado. The Colorado Trail Foundation, located in Golden, Colorado can provide you with all the information you need to hit the trail with Fido. Dogs are permitted along most of the trail. Some areas require a leash, but others allow dogs to go off-leash as long as they are controlled by voice command. See Details
South Boulder Peak and Bear Mountain Trail South Boulder Peak and Bear Mountain Trail in Boulder, CO, is a dog-friendly, 5.6 mile hike that generally takes about 6 hours to complete. This challenging hike, which is the highest summit in the area, welcomes leashed pups that will enjoy the mostly shaded trail. This trail tends to be less crowded than other trails in a town that is full of climbers and hikers. Be aware that some scrambling is required to get to the rocky summit, but the views at the top are worth it. See Details
High Line Canal Trail (Waterton Canyon) The High Line Canal Trail (Waterton Canyon) is a 5-mile hike in Chatfield State Park that will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. This casual, pet-friendly hike in Littleton, CO, allows for great views of Denver, solitude, and a glimpse into the past from sunrise to sunset. Fido must be kept on a leash, and you will also need to watch out for free-roaming cattle along the canal. See Details
High Line Canal Trail The High Line Canal Trail at Blackmer Lake in Littleton, CO, is a 4 mile hike that will take about 1 to 2 hours to complete with Fido. This track of land was almost the retirement home of former President Eisenhower, but instead became the home of the Kent Denver Day School. The dog-friendly trail also serves as a maintenance road for the local animal control and the Denver Water Board. See Details
Clear Creek Trail - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Open Space Clear Creek Trail is a 20-mile pathway extending from Wheat Ridge to Golden, CO. This popular dog-friendly trail can be accessed from the entrance to Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Open Space, the parking lot at 3862 Youngfield Service Rd in Golden, or joined at a midway point from Prospect Park. Designed as a natural recreation trail for hikers and bikers, visitors can follow a fully paved route, or take numerous natural surface side trails. Clear Creek Trail provides a continuous scenic corridor to explore with Fido. Any water-loving canine will jump at the chance to swim as sections of the trail wind past Clear Creek, Prospect Lake and West Lake. See Details
Clear Creek Trail Clear Creek Trail in Golden, CO, is a 19 mile, pet-friendly hike in the Arapaho National Forest. This trail offers solitude, as it is a bit off the beaten path. Fido can roam off leash on this trail that is faint yet hard to get lost on. See Details
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