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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in East Lyme, CT

    There are 23 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of East Lyme. 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 East Lyme.

    Pet Friendly Devil's Hopyard State Park

    Devil's Hopyard State Park

    East Haddam, CT
    Devil's Hopyard State Park Taking its name from the round holes that appear in the waterfalls, dog-friendly Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam, CT is a perfect place to enjoy a day in nature. You and your pooch can hike, picnic, birdwatch and fish in the stream. Just keep Fido on a leash at all times, and note that pets are not permitted in the campground. See Details
    Pet Friendly Salmon River State Forest

    Salmon River State Forest

    Colchester, CT
    Salmon River State Forest Dogs are welcome at Salmon River State Forest in Colchester, CT. This pet-friendly preservation area is home to a historic covered bridge that crosses over the shallow waters of the Salmon River below. As well as being a popular hiking and picnic spot, the area is very popular among anglers due to the easy water access. See Details

    Bluff Point State Park

    Groton, CT
    Bluff Point State Park Bluff Point State Park in Groton, CT is dog friendly and welcomes leashed pets. Situated on the shores of Poquonnock River, this park offers over 800 acres for you and Fido to explore. There are wooded hiking and biking trails, opportunities for fishing and boating, and spectacular wildlife viewing on Long Island Sound. Please note that dogs and horses are not allowed on the beach from April 1st to September 1st. See Details

    Gillette Castle State Park

    East Haddam, CT
    Gillette Castle State Park Dogs are welcome at the picnic areas and on the hiking trails of Gillette Castle State Park, a dog-friendly attraction in East Haddam, CT. Fido can enjoy the trails that loop and wind around outdoor art exhibits and a historic estate that is reminiscent of a castle. However, you're not allowed to bring dogs inside buildings or on decks. See Details

    Rocky Neck State Park

    Niantic, CT
    Rocky Neck State Park Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic, CT is dog friendly. Feel free to go on a hike with your leashed pup or eat some lunch in the picnic areas north of the train tracks. The park also has a tidal river that is home to a variety of different types of fish. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in campgrounds, south of the train tracks, on the beach or on the boardwalk. See Details

    Pequot Woods Park

    Groton, CT
    Pequot Woods Park Pequot Woods Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Groton, CT. Fido can join you on the 3-mile hiking loop, but dogs must be kept under control at all times. Pequot Woods trail winds around boulders, impressive rock formations and a pond. See Details

    Machimoodus State Park

    East Haddam, CT
    Machimoodus State Park Machimoodus State Park in East Haddam, CT is dog friendly. The park occupies 300 acres of uplands, woodlands, and meadows that surround a pretty river. The hiking trails are pet-friendly, so you and Fido can take in this picturesque area together, as long as they remain on their leash under six-feet. See Details

    Haddam Meadows State Park

    Haddam, CT
    Haddam Meadows State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Haddam Meadows State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Haddam, CT, where you and Fido can enjoy the pretty meadows on the banks of the Connecticut River. The park offers a number of picnic areas where you can put your paws up and take a break from wandering the trails in the area. See Details

    Inlet Pond County Park

    Greenport, NY
    Inlet Pond County Park Inlet Pond County Park offers a well marked trail system (about 1.5 miles) through woodlands, open areas of shrubs and vines, and mature oak forest. Leashed dogs are welcome on these easy to follow trails. The trail leads to freshwater Inlet Pond that has an observation platform with seats. In late summer, hundreds of Bull Frog tadpoles inhabit the freshwater pond. Herons and egrets forage around the edge. The pond also hosts a pair of Mute Swans each spring for nesting and raising their cygnets. Tree Swallows and Red-winged Blackbirds nest around the pond. Beyond is a Long Island Sound. See Details

    Haley Farm State Park

    Groton, CT
    Haley Farm State Park Dogs are welcome at Haley Farm State Park, a pet-friendly open space in Groton, CT. The area can be used for general recreation, but the main draw is a section of the Mystic to Groton bike path. You can wander along it with Fido or cycle with them in tandem. See Details

    Day Pond State Park

    Colchester, CT
    Day Pond State Park Day Pond State Park in Colchester, CT is a dog-friendly area with a stocked pond and hiking trails. Leashed pets are welcome at this family-friendly park where you can both enjoy a picnic, a day of fishing, or a scenic walk. See Details

    Brainard Homestead State Park

    East Haddam, CT
    Brainard Homestead State Park Brainard Homestead State Park in East Haddam, CT id dog-friendly and offers hiking trails and birding opportunities for you and Fido enjoy. Dogs must be leashed at all times. See Details

    Cockaponset State Forest

    Chester, CT
    Cockaponset State Forest Leashed dogs are welcome at Cockaponset State Forest, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Chester, CT. This is the second largest forest in Connecticut, and popular activities including fishing, mountain biking, cross country skiing and hiking the wooded trails. See Details

    Salt Rock State Park

    Baltic, CT
    Salt Rock State Park Fido is welcome to join you at Salt Rock State Park, a pet-friendly park in Baltic, CT. This park features a hiking trail that runs along the river. Pets must be leashed, but can enjoy swimming and playing in the shallow water. See Details

    Beckett Hill State Park Reserve

    Lyme, CT
    Beckett Hill State Park Reserve Beckett Hill State Park Reserve near Lyme, CT, is dog friendly. Explore 260 acres of undeveloped land and escape to nature with your canine companion. The reserve is a wild area where visitors can find their own way through the wilderness. Though no activities for the reserve are listed, adventurous hikers can navigate their way along Nehantic State Forest Trail, Richard H Goodwin Trail, or to nearby streams and ponds. See Details

    Airline State Park Trail

    Lebanon, CT
    Airline State Park Trail The pet-friendly Air Line State Park Trail, with a trailhead in Lebanon, CT, was once railroad tracks but has now been converted to a non-motorized use trail that spans many towns. Dogs are welcome on the trail, but make sure to keep them leashed since this trail is used by many pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrian enthusiasts. See Details

    Airline State Park Trail - South

    East Hampton, CT
    Airline State Park Trail - South The Airline State Park Trail - South 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 East Hampton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Airline State Park Trail - South. 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

    Airline State Park Trail - South

    Colchester, CT
    Airline State Park Trail - South The Airline State Park Trail - South 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 Colchester! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Airline State Park Trail - South. 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

    Airline State Park Trail - South

    Amston, CT
    Airline State Park Trail - South The Airline State Park Trail - South 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 Amston! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Airline State Park Trail - South. 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

    Arshamomaque Preserve

    Greenport, NY
    Arshamomaque Preserve Arshamomaque Preserve is a pet-friendly preserve located in Greenport, NY. You and Fido can follow along the trail showing off the beauty of the native landscape. Much of the trail follows along the shoreline of Mill Creek and offers the opportunity to observe ospreys at Arshamomaque Pond. Dogs must be leashed or under owner control while at the preserve. See Details
    East Lyme, CT, US