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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Frederick, MD

    There are 2 dog-friendly hiking trails in Frederick, and 15 more nearby. 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 Frederick.

    Pet Friendly Gambrill State Park

    Gambrill State Park

    Frederick, MD
    Gambrill State Park Gambrill State Park is a dog-friendly destination where Fido is invited to hike with you in Frederick, MD. In addition to the trails, leashed pups are also welcome in the day-use areas with picnic shelters and in the many campgrounds dotted around the park. Located on the ridge of the Catoctin Mountains, the park's 16 miles of trails weave around woodlands taking you to beautiful overlooks of prairies and farmland for miles around. See Details
    Pet Friendly Monocacy National Battlefield

    Monocacy National Battlefield

    Frederick, MD
    Monocacy National Battlefield Bring Fido to Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick, MD. Leashed dogs are invited to explore this outdoor recreation area's historic, pet-friendly grounds, which is said to have saved Washington, D.C., in 1864. While pets are permitted to stroll along walking trails with you, note that they aren't allowed inside any buildings. See Details

    Seneca Creek State Park

    Gaithersburg, MD
    Seneca Creek State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Seneca Creek State Park, consisting of 6,300 acres that extend along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek towards the Potomac River in Gaithersburg, MD. There's an astonishing 50 miles of hiking trails around this pet-friendly park for you and Fido to enjoy, and one of the main attractions of the park is the 90-acre Clopper Lake surrounded by forests and fields. See Details

    Gathland State Park

    Jefferson, MD
    Gathland State Park As you hike the Appalachian Trail, take a break to explore dog-friendly Gathland State Park at the Crampton's Gap Trailhead in Jefferson, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the historic park, so you and Fido can explore the War Correspondent's Arch, the South Mountain Battlefield, and a picnic at the pavilion. See Details

    Washington Monument State Park

    Middletown, MD
    Washington Monument State Park Washington Monument State Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Middletown, MD. You and Fido can hop on a section of the Appalachian Trail to get to the centerpiece of the park, Washington Monument, the first completed monument in George Washington's memory. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a leash under six feet, as long as owners clean up any mess after them. See Details

    Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD)

    Purcellville, VA
    Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD) The Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD) 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 Purcellville! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD). 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

    Cunningham Falls State Park

    Thurmont, MD
    Cunningham Falls State Park Cunningham Falls State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Thurmont, MD. Located in the picturesque Catoctin Mountains, the park is split into two different sections: William Houck Area and Manor Area. You can bring Fido with you to many of the campgrounds, on the trails, and in all of the day-use areas if they are on a leash under six feet and all mess is cleaned up after them. Pets are not permitted on the sandy portion of the beach and lake from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. See Details

    River & Trail Outfitters

    Knoxville, MD
    River & Trail Outfitters River & Trail Outfitters allows well-behaved pups on select pet-friendly trips in Knoxville, MD. Fido is welcome to join you on the Shenandoah Mellow Tubing, Park and Paddle, and Kayaking on the Potomac. Two and three-day canoe trips are also available. Bring a life vest for your furry friend and communicate with their team to ensure you reserve the correct equipment. See Details

    South Mountain State Battlefield

    Middletown, MD
    South Mountain State Battlefield South Mountain State Battlefield is a pet-friendly attraction in Middletown. This park commemorates the battleground where the first major Civil War battle took place in Maryland. Located along the gaps of South Mountain, you and your leashed pup can jump on the Appalachian Trail and check out the only place in the country where it intersects with a battleground. The rest of the park is made up of diverse farm and forestland. See Details

    Greenbrier State Park

    Boonsboro, MD
    Greenbrier State Park Greenbrier State Park is a dog-friendly destination in the Appalachian Mountains of Boonsboro, MD. Pets are allowed in day-use area and lake from the day after Labor Day to the Friday before Memorial Day. ​When the swim ropes are not in the water, dogs are permitted on the sandy portion of the beach. Additionally, leashed pets are allowed in the Cedar and Dogwood camp loops and on trails outside the day-use area. See Details

    Sugarloaf Mountain

    Dickerson, MD
    Sugarloaf Mountain Leashed pets are welcome on the beautiful trails of the historic and scenic Sugarloaf Mountain in Dickerson, MD. Explore over 15 miles of dog-friendly trails while you observe the local flora and fauna, including oak trees, wildflowers and white-tailed deer. Please note that this area is also home to the timber rattlesnake and the copperhead. See Details

    Black Hill Regional Park

    Boyds, MD
    Black Hill Regional Park Bring your leashed dog for a hike on over 20 miles of pet-friendly trails at Black Hill Regional Dog Park in Boyds, MD. This regional park, located along Little Seneca Lake, also features picnic shelters, a playground and a half-acre fenced dog park. See Details

    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    Dickerson, MD
    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Dickerson! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical 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

    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    Brunswick, MD
    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Brunswick! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical 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

    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    Jefferson, MD
    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Tuscarora! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical 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

    Lovettsville Community Park

    Lovettsville, VA
    Lovettsville Community Park Bring Fido for a day out at Lovettsville Community Park in Lovettsville, VA. The park is an expansive 91-acre area which includes an off-leash dog park, walking trails, an equestrian riding ring and trails, amphitheater, restrooms, concessions, and numerous sports fields. See Details

    Ridge Road Recreational Park

    Germantown, MD
    Ridge Road Recreational Park Ridge Road Recreational Park is a dog-friendly destination in Germantown, MD. This community park features athletic fields, a playground, picnic shelters, and a network of hard and natural-surface trails on 56 acres of land. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a walk or a picnic with you, and there's even a fenced dog park on site for pups to enjoy some off-leash exercise. See Details
    Frederick, MD, US