Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Edgewood, MD

There are 16 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Edgewood. 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 Edgewood.

Rocks State Park

Jarrettsville, MD

Rocks State Park Rocks State Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Jarrettsville, MD. Sprawling over 855 acres of rocky forest land, this picturesque park is rustic and relatively untouched, providing a scenic getaway for dogs and their owners. Enjoying hiking with your leashed pup on 3.5 miles of trails that weave around the park and take you to scenic spots, such as Kilgore Falls. See Details

Cromwell Valley Park

Parkville, MD

Cromwell Valley Park Cromwell Valley Park is a 380-acre natural area in Parkville, MD. This pet-friendly park is comprised of pasture, cultivated gardens, open fields, woods, hedgerows, orchards and wooded piedmont hills. The diversity of this habitat makes it an excellent area for wildlife, which you can view while walking along any of the seven hiking trails throughout the park. Please note that dogs must be leashed at all times. See Details

Gunpowder Falls State Park

Middle River, MD

Gunpowder Falls State Park One of Maryland's largest state parks, Gunpowder Falls State Park is dog friendly. Located in Middle River, MD on over 18,000 acres, this scenic park contains tidal wetlands and steep, rugged slopes. It features more than 120 miles of multi-use trails, protected state wildlands, historic sites and more. Leashed pets are welcome in all undeveloped areas, the Dundee Creek Marina area, and in the Hammerman area, except for the sandy portion of the swimming beach from Memorial Day Weekend until after Labor Day. See Details

Palmer State Park

Street, MD

Palmer State Park Palmer State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Street, MD. Leashed pets are welcome at this 555-acre park, containing two miles of scenic Deer Creek running through the center. There's plenty to see at this state park along the banks of the creek, including a number of undeveloped trails that weave around the woodland. See Details

Marshy Point Nature Center

Baltimore, MD

Marshy Point Nature Center Marshy Point Nature Center is a pet-friendly attraction in Baltimore, MD. This nature center is located along the Dundee and Saltpeter Creeks and features hiking trails and year round activities and events. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails, as long as owners pick up after them. See Details

MA & PA Heritage Trail

Bel Air, MD

MA & PA Heritage Trail The MA & PA Heritage 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 Bel Air! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the MA & PA Heritage 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

Double Rock Park

Parkville, MD

Double Rock Park Leashed pets are welcome to join their humans at Double Rock Park in Parkville, MD. This pet-friendly destination features walking trails through the woods, a covered picnic area and a playground. Please remember to clean up after your pets during your visit. See Details

Susquehanna State Park

Havre De Grace, MD

Susquehanna State Park Susquehanna State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Havre De Grace, MD. Located on the banks of the lower Susquehanna River, this park is popular among visitors who are looking to get a taste of nature and a bit of history with a working gristmill and the remains of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal. The park is a mixture of diverse forest and rocky terrain, which can be explored on over 15 miles of marked trails, varying in difficulty and terrain. Please leash and clean up after your pets during your visit. See Details

North Point State Park

Edgemore, MD

North Point State Park Dogs are welcome at North Point State Park in Edgemore, MD. Located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, this pet-friendly spot is truly a place of natural beauty. In addition to coastal views, there's a covered picnic area, a working fountain, and hiking trails for you and Fido to enjoy. Leashed pets are allowed in day-use areas except for on the sandy portion of the water access area from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. See Details

MA & PA Heritage Trail

Forest Hill, MD

MA & PA Heritage Trail The MA & PA Heritage 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 Forest Hill! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the MA & PA Heritage 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

Turkey Point Lighthouse

North East, MD

Turkey Point Lighthouse Turkey Point Lighthouse is a pet-friendly seasonal attraction in North East, MD. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you for a brisk walk up the lighthouse, where a water bowl will await them. Upon arrival, you'll have breathing views of the Chesapeake Bay. Their operating season is held from May through October. See Details

Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail

Darlington, MD

Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail The Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway 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 Darlington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway 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

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

Baltimore, MD

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, MD is pet friendly. Leashed dogs can enjoy the monument's open grounds and scenic riverside trails, but are not allowed in the fort or inside any buildings. See Details

Patterson Park

Baltimore, MD

Patterson Park Patterson Park is a popular community recreation area in Baltimore, MD. Leashed dogs can accompany you on pet-friendly walking trails, or enjoy an afternoon picnic on the grass beneath a shady tree. This large park also features playgrounds, athletic fields, picnic pavilions, a fenced dog park and more. See Details

Elk Neck State Forest

North East, MD

Elk Neck State Forest Leashed pets are welcome at the pet-friendly Elk Neck State Forest in North East, MD. The 3,571-acre outdoor recreation area features an array of amenities for visitors, from a shooting range and hiking to mountain biking and horseback riding. Owners are asked to pick up any waste left behind by their pets. See Details

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Galloway, NJ

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Bring Fido to Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Galloway, NJ. This pet-friendly recreation space welcomes leashed pups and their owners to explore together while enjoying activities like biking, fishing, photography, wildlife watching, picnicking, hiking and more. Dogs aren't permitted on Akers Woodland Trail, Leeds Eco-trail, Barnegat Overlook, Graveling Point Trail or Holgate Beach. See Details