Rating

    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Interlochen, MI

    There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Interlochen, and 13 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 Interlochen.

    Pet Friendly Interlochen State Park

    Interlochen State Park

    Interlochen, MI
    Interlochen State Park Interlochen State Park in Michigan is located on two fishing and swimming lakes: Green Lake and Duck Lake. The dog-friendly park was established in 1917 to preserve one of the last virgin pine stands for the people of Michigan. Dogs aren't permitted in buildings or swimming areas. See Details
    Pet Friendly Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore

    Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore

    Empire, MI
    Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore is a pet-friendly destination in Empire, MI. However, keeping your pets away from birds and their nests during your visit is essential. This area has only 70 breeding pairs of piping plovers, an endangered bird where one-third of them nest at Lakeshore. Your furry friend is permitted in most of the park, but be sure to watch for the "no pet" signs. See Details

    Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trail (TART)

    Traverse City, MI
    Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trail (TART) Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trail (TART) 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 Traverse City! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Traverse Area Recreation Trail (TART). 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

    Leelanau Trail

    Traverse City, MI
    Leelanau Trail The Leelanau 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 Traverse City! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Leelanau 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

    Boardman Lake Loop Trail

    Traverse City, MI
    Boardman Lake Loop Trail Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Boardman Lake Loop Trail in Traverse City, MI. The 3-mile heavily wooded trail wraps along the eastern and northern boundaries of Boardman Lake. See Details

    Beitner Park

    Traverse City, MI
    Beitner Park Dogs are welcome in the Beitner Park as long as they are leashed. There are 5 miles of trails to explore in the adjacent Nature Education Reserve. See Details

    Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park

    Traverse City, MI
    Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park is a pet-friendly recreation spot in Michigan. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the hiking trails, but please note they aren't allowed on the beach. The park is only two miles from downtown, one of Michigan's most popular resort towns. See Details

    Brown Bridge Quiet Area

    Kingsley, MI
    Brown Bridge Quiet Area Dogs are welcome at Brown Bridge Quiet Area, a 1,310-acre preserve located 11 miles southeast of Traverse City and is the result of two monumental events; the year they built the Brown Bridge Dam and the year they removed it. Today the Brown Bridge Quiet Area is one of the region’s largest and most diverse natural areas where visitors can wander 8 miles of trails through forests of white and red pine, paper birch, red maple and white cedar while often gazing over a blue-ribbon trout stream through the trees. See Details

    Clinch Park

    Traverse City, MI
    Clinch Park Clinch Park is a pet-friendly passive recreation spot in Traverse City, MI. Leashed pets were welcome to join you on the paved walking path with points overlooking the water. A concession stand and restrooms are also available on site. Please note Fido is not allowed on the beach, splash pad or playground during your visit. See Details

    Empire Bluff Trailhead

    Empire, MI
    Empire Bluff Trailhead Empire Bluff Trailhead is a pet-friendly hike in Michigan. This hilly 1.5-mile round-trip trail allows dogs to walk alongside their owners. The route can be busy, so keep Fido on a close leash. The views at the end are worth the trek and the crowds. See Details

    The Hippie Tree

    Traverse City, MI
    The Hippie Tree The Hippie Tree is a pet-friendly landmark in Traverse City, MI. The tree received its nickname because of the spiritual visitors (hippies, as locals called them) who would come to this spot for enlightenment. After receiving visions, these artists painted bright, neon paint on the tree's bark. The address listed is for Greenspire School, which is adjacent to the trail. From the trailhead, take the first right, and you will proceed up a large hill into a clearing. The next left will lead you down to the Hippie Tree. See Details

    Bayside Park

    Acme, MI
    Bayside Park Bayside Park in Acme, MI is dog-friendly. This coastal community park has direct beach access and leashed dogs are welcome to join for you a stroll along the sand. Bayside Park also has a restrooms and a children's playground. See Details

    Michigan Legacy Art Park

    Thompsonville, MI
    Michigan Legacy Art Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans at Michigan Legacy Art Park in Thompsonville, MI. This pet-friendly park offers a combined art and hiking experience with 2 miles of trails to explore. There are over 50 permanent sculptures, 30 poetry stones and rotating exhibits that educate visitors on the cultural and natural history of the area in a unique way. Please remember to clean up after your dog. See Details

    Pelizzari Natural Area

    Traverse City, MI
    Pelizzari Natural Area Leashed dogs are welcome to explore pet-friendly trails through Pelizzari Natural Area in Traverse City, MI. This 62-acre park features three miles of trails which meander through wide open fields and former orchards, upland forests, and lowlands with giant hemlock trees. See Details
    Interlochen, MI, US