Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Grant, CO

There are 21 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Grant. 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 Grant.

Pet Friendly Elk Meadow Park
Elk Meadow Park Elk Meadow Park in Evergreen, CO encompasses 107 acres of open space and offers two dog-friendly hiking trails. Take the trail from Elk Meadow Lewis Ridge Trailhead and admire beautiful mountain scenery and herds of elk. Elk Meadow Stagecoach Trailhead, accessible from 32281 Stagecoach Blvd, is best suited to adventurous and experienced hikers. This 4.7-mile hike leads to stunning views from 9,708-foot Bergen Peak. Much of the park is not fenced so Fido should be leashed during your visit. See Details
Pet Friendly Silver Dollar and Murray Lakes Trail
Silver Dollar and Murray Lakes Trail Silver Dollar and Murray Lakes Trail in Dillon, CO, is dog friendly. Bring Fido to venture along this 4.4 mile trail in Arapaho National Forest. This 3-hour hike will take you by over 100 species of wildflowers, a thinning forest, several lakes, and a small creek. See Details
Sniktau Mountain Trail Dog-friendly Sniktau Mountain Trail near Dillon, CO is a 4 mile hike in Arapaho National Forest. This out-and-back trail is considered a challenging route which will take 2 to 3 hours to complete with Fido. Dogs must be leashed when accompanying you on the trail. See Details
Watrous Gulch Trail Watrous Gulch Trail in Silver Plume, CO, is a 4-mile, pet-friendly hike in Arapaho National Forest that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. You and your dog will enjoy this uncrowded trail that takes you through a forest before emerging from the timberline at Watrous Creek. The trail continues on a moderate incline into fields of grass and wildflowers. Leash regulations do apply. See Details
Chihuahua Lake Trail Even the biggest of big dogs will love this 6.1 mile hike in the White River National Forest that is named after the mighty Chihuahua. Located near Dillon, CO, this dog-friendly trail is steep, but it also criss-crosses a stream several times so you can catch your breath while Fido cools off. There are also several small ponds along the way, which are a great spot to pause for a picnic. See Details
Three Mile Creek Trail Three Mile Creek Trail in Bailey, CO, is a 14 mile hike in Pike National Forest that will take about 8 to 9 hours to complete with Fido. This pet-friendly hike is a favorite among owners and dogs alike. Your dog will need to be leashed on this trail that leads through a dense deciduous and conifer forest. The trail also makes several crossings over a shallow stream. See Details
Rosalie Trail Rosalie Trail in Bailey, CO, is a 12.4 mile hike in Pike National Forest that will take about 9-10 hours to complete with Fido. Most of this pet-friendly trail will lead you through lush, dense forest fed by creeks. There are sections of the trail that will take you above the timberline where afternoon storms can blow in. Fido will have to be leashed as most of the trail is in a wilderness area. See Details
Scott Gomer Trail and Abyss Lake Trail The Scott Gomer Trail and Abyss Lake Trail is a pet-friendly, 14.6 mile hike in Bailey, CO, that will take about 12 hours to complete with Fido. As you hike northeast on the Scott Gomer trail, towards a tarn known as Abyss Lake, you will pass by bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Wilderness regulations will require you to keep Fido on a leash. See Details
South Park 600 to Square Top Lakes South Park 600 to Square Top Lakes is 4.9 mile out-and-back hike in Arapaho National Forest. This dog-friendly trail located south of Georgetown, CO, is a challenging route allowing leashed pets. The best time to attempt the trail is between May and October. See Details
Kenosha Pass Trail Kenosha Pass Trail in Fairplay, CO, is a pet-friendly, 14-mile hike in Pike National Forest that will take about 8 to 9 hours to complete with Fido. This is a very popular trail, and the first 2 miles can be crowded, especially on weekends. The trail is along a section of the Colorado Trail and can easily be made into a backpack trip. See Details
Grizzly Gulch Trail Dog-friendly Grizzly Gulch Trail is a 4 mile hike in Arapaho National Forest that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. Located near Dillon, CO, both working and abandoned mines surround the trail. As you move along the trail you will see piles of tailings, old derricks, and machinery that go all the way up to the Continental Divide. The most famous mine here is the Josephine Mine at the beginning of the hike. See Details
Herman Gulch Trail Herman Gulch Trail in Silver Plume, CO, is a 6.4-mile, pet-friendly hike in Arapaho National Forest that will take about 5 hours to complete with Fido. The Forest Service requires the use of a leash due to the popularity of this trail. Dogs love it for the many rivulets and streamlet crossings. When you arrive at Herman Lake, feel free to take Fido off the leash for a splash in the frigid water. See Details
Brookside-McCurdy Trail The Brookside-McCurdy Trail in Pike National Forest near Fairplay, CO is dog friendly. An out-and-back trail extending 14.9-miles, hikers should prepare for an 8 hour excursion with Fido. This trailhead follows a creek into the Lost Creek Wilderness for 7 miles and much of the trail is in the forest, so there is plenty of shade along the way. See Details
Goose Creek Trail Goose Creek Trail is a 10-mile hike through the Pike National Forest near Deckers, CO, that will take about 8 hours to complete with Fido. The southeastern part of the Lost Creek Wilderness can be reached from this pet-friendly trail, which ends at the abandoned remains of a shaft house dating back to the early 1900s. See Details
Ben Tyler Trail Ben Tyler Trail is a 11.8 mile dog-friendly hike in Pike National Forest near Bailey, CO. This out-and-back route will take about 7 hours to navigate when hiking alongside Fido. The trail is accessible year-round and dogs must be leashed. The trail is considered a challenging route due to very steep terrain, so bring water and take plenty of rest stops during your ascent. See Details
Woods Mountain and Mount Machebeuf Trail Woods Mountain and Mount Machebeuf Trail in Silver Plume, CO, is a 5.3 mile, pet-friendly hike in Arapaho National Forest that will take about 7 hours to complete with Fido. You will have solitude on this steep trail that takes you up to a ridge with incredible views. On the way down enjoy the hike on smooth slopes and old avalanche chutes. Your dog will enjoy how easy the soft tundra is on his paws. See Details
Pettingell Peak Via Hermon Gulch Trailhead Pettingell Peak Via Hermon Gulch Trailhead is a dog-friendly hiking route near Dillon, CO. This trail lies within the Arapaho National Forest and is considered a challenging route which will take between 6 and 8 hours to complete with Fido. Leashed dogs are welcome. The route is best traversed from June to September and hikers should begin their ascent early in the day. Changeable weather can move into this area quickly. See Details
Square Top Mountain Trail Located south of Georgetown, CO, Square Top Mountain Trail is a 7 mile dog-friendly hike in Arapaho National Forest that will take about 5 to 6 hours to complete with your leashed dog. You will be above the timberline for the duration of the trail that takes you steadily up an old road and eventually across a grassy tundra. See Details
Georgia Pass 4x4 Trail Georgia Pass 4x4 Trail in Jefferson, CO, is a 24.2 mile, pet-friendly scenic drive or hike in Pike National Forest. This trail will take you across the tundra, over the Jefferson Trail, past trees bent by the winds, and finally into a spruce forest. The area is open to bikers so be sure to keep Fido on good voice control. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. See Details
Mount Wilcox and Otter Mountain Trail Mount Wilcox and Otter Mountain Trail is a 6.8 mile dog-friendly hike in Arapaho National Forest that will take about 8 hours to complete with Fido. Located near Dillon, CO, this loop hike will take you above the timberline, on a 12,000-foot peak. This hike should only be done early in the day and in good weather. You will definitely want to bring along a topographical map. See Details
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