Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Florence, OR

Pet Friendly Cummins Ridge to Gwynn Creek Trail

Cummins Ridge to Gwynn Creek Trail is a pet-friendly path in Florence, OR. It's a moderately easy, 7.8-mile hike in Cape Perpetua that will take about 5 hours to complete with Fido. This trail follows the creek closely before raising above it and winding through alder and Douglas fir. Enjoy the delicious Salal and blackberries along the way. Please note that a Northwest Forest Pass is required.

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Darlingtonia State Natural Site

Florence, OR

Darlingtonia State Natural Site

Darlingtonia State Natural Site is a dog-friendly state park and botanical preserve located five miles north of Florence, OR. The area is dedicated to preserving a rare plant, Darlingtonia. This preservation area gives you and your pooch the rare opportunity to see cobra orchid or pitcher plant in numbers in one place. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after and you stick to the trails.

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Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint

Florence, OR

Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint

Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint is a dog-friendly destination in Florence, OR. Visitors and their leashed pets can enjoy a sheltered beach easily accessible from the parking lot and a scenic hike along a section of the Oregon Coast Trail. Additionally, a half-mile trail leads to the iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse, the park's namesake.

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Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park

Florence, OR

Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park

Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park in Florence, OR is pet friendly. Leashed dogs can join their owners in exploring coastal forests via trailheads leading to sandy beaches for whale watching and agate hunting. You can also check out the iconic Heceta Head Lighthouse, accessible via a 6-mile round-trip hike from the campground.

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Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park

Florence, OR

Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park

Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park is a pet-friendly place to explore with your leashed dog in Florence, OR. This versatile coastal park boasts the state's second largest campground and two freshwater lakes. Just two miles from the ocean, it offers a prime location for outdoor recreation amidst scenic coastal landscapes.

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Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint

Florence, OR

Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint

Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint is a pet-friendly place that welcomes leashed dogs to explore in Florence, OR. It comprises four scenic pull-offs offering unique coastal experiences. From secluded beaches and grassy picnic areas to dramatic cliffside views, visitors can enjoy wildlife sightings, tidepool exploration, agate hunting, and serene ocean vistas. Each stop offers its own distinct charm and natural beauty along the Oregon coast.

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Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint

Florence, OR

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint

Enjoy pet-friendly Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint in Florence, OR, offering picnicking, whale watching and beachcombing opportunities with your leashed pup. Bring Fido along to revel in scenic views of the sandy beach stretching approximately five miles, bordered by China Creek to the south.

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Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Reedsport, OR

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area

Bring Fido to enjoy the beauty of the pet-friendly Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area in Reedsport, OR. Take advantage of the OHV riding opportunities, hiking, wildlife viewing, camping, picnicking, or the chance to play in the sand. Dogs must be leashed in all developed areas including campgrounds and picnic areas and in Cape Perpetua Scenic Area and Marys Peak Scenic Botanical Area; dogs are not permitted in beach areas closed to dogs to protect Western Snowy Plovers; dog waste must always be cleaned up. Bring plenty of water for you and your dog.

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Sweet Creek Falls Trail

Mapleton, OR

Sweet Creek Falls Trail

Your pup is welcome to join you as you hike Mapleton, OR's Sweet Creek Falls Trail, an easy to moderate 2.2 mile hike across dirt trails, wooden bridges, and rivulets with wonderful views of waterfalls along the trail. This dog-friendly trail has four trailheads: Homestead Trailhead, Sweet Creek Falls Trailhead, Wagon Road Trailhead, and Beaver Creek Falls Trailhead. For the full hike, begin at Homestead Trailhead. There are parking lots at each trailhead and a restroom at Homestead Trailhead. Always pick up after your dog and follow all posted signs.

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Cape Perpetua Scenic Area

Yachats, OR

Cape Perpetua Scenic Area

Fido can look out over the Marine Garden Shoreline from the highest viewpoint accessible by car at the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area in Yachats, OR. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet during their visit to the Scenic Area. The Scenic Area boasts twenty-six miles of trail, which feature old-growth forests, Native American shell middens, the Devil's Churn, tide pools, and stunning views.

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Giant Spruce Trail

Yachats, OR

Giant Spruce Trail

Giant Spruce Trail is a pet-friendly path in Yachats, OR. It's a moderately easy, 1.9-mile hike in Cape Perpetua that will less than an hour to complete with Fido. A berry cornucopia will be available to you with the salmonberries, thimbleberries, and huckleberries that fill in the shady hemlocks and alders. Please note that a Northwest Forest Pass is required.

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Bolon Island Tideways State Wayside

Reedsport, OR

Bolon Island Tideways State Wayside

Bolon Island Tideways State Wayside offers a pet-friendly hiking trail that circles half the island in Reedsport, OR. The Umpqua River shoreline, home to hundreds of Double Crested Cormorants, and scenic river views enhance the serene atmosphere of the park. Dogs are welcome to explore on a leash.

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