Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Highland, NY

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Highland, and 26 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 Highland.

Round Hill - East Mountain Loop Trail

Cold Spring, NY

Round Hill - East Mountain Loop Trail Clarence Fahnestock State Park is home to the dog-friendly Round Hill - East Mountain Loop Trail. This path 7.3-mile hike is considered somewhat difficult and may take about four hours to complete with Fido. This trail offers rather challenging climbs up Round Hill and East Mountain. Although it parallels Clove Creek in sections, you must bring extra water in the summer. Dogs are prohibited in public use areas and must be on a leash no longer than 10 feet. See Details

Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

Gardiner, NY

Wallkill Valley Rail Trail The Wallkill Valley Rail 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 Gardiner! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Wallkill Valley Rail 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

Sojourner Truth State Park

Kingston, NY

Sojourner Truth State Park Sojourner Truth State Park in Kingston, NY is pet-friendly. Opened in 2022, this beautiful state park honors African American abolitionist and suffragist Sojourner Truth and features one mile of Hudson River shoreline and river overlooks of pretty vistas. Elsewhere in the park, visitors will find 17 unique habitats like woods, wetlands, and a dramatic cliff and ridgeline; historic remnants of the brickmaking and ice harvesting industries; and quarried canyons. See Details

Doherty Park

Hopewell Junction, NY

Doherty Park Doherty Park is a pet-friendly community hub in Hopewell Junction, NY. Fido is welcome to join you on a day out on their nature trail or off-leash facility. The path is 1.4 miles long through the woods, offering plenty of spots for your furry friend to sniff. Please note dogs are not allowed on the athletic fields at the park. See Details

James Baird State Park

Pleasant Valley, NY

James Baird State Park Leashed pups are welcome at James Baird State Park, a dog-friendly recreation area in Pleasant Valley, NY. You and Fido can enjoy hiking the scenic wooded trails throughout this park. Biking, picnicking and cross-country skiing are also popular. You can bring a maximum of two pets and they must remain on a six-foot or shorter leash throughout your entire visit. Proof of a current rabies vaccination must be present. Pets aren't permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches. Please clean up after Fido. See Details

Mills Norrie State Park

Staatsburg, NY

Mills Norrie State Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at Mills Norrie State Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Staatsburg, NY. You and Fido can hike, bike and cross-country ski the numerous trails throughout this park. Fishing, boating, camping and picnicking are also popular. You can bring a maximum of two pets and they must remain on a six-foot or shorter leash throughout your entire visit. Proof of a current rabies vaccination must be present. Pets aren't permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches. Please clean up after Fido. See Details

Wonder Lake State Park

Holmes, NY

Wonder Lake State Park Wonder Lake State Park is a dog-friendly recreation site in Holmes, NY. You and your leashed pup can enjoy hiking over eight miles of marked trails throughout this forested park. Fishing and hunting are also popular. Please clean up after Fido and keep him on a 10-foot or shorter leash. See Details