Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Keystone, CO

There are 37 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Keystone. 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 Keystone.

Gold Run Nordic Center

Breckenridge, CO

Gold Run Nordic Center Ski the dog-friendly slopes at Gold Run Nordic Center in Breckenridge, CO, with your furry best friend. Peabody Placer, an intermediate trail, and the intermediate/difficult Preston Loop are both dog friendly. Want to try your hand skijoring? Gold Run Nordic Center offers skijoring clinics where you and Fido can learn skijoring basics at an extra cost. See Details

Meadow Creek Trail

Frisco, CO

Meadow Creek Trail Meadow Creek Trail is a dog-friendly, 9-mile hike in White River National Forest that will take about 8 hours to complete with Fido. Once reaching the trailhead in Frisco, CO, you may go one of two directions. If you choose the all-day, strenuous hike to Eccles Pass you will need a leash for Fido as it goes through the Wilderness area. The other option is to head towards Lily Pad Lakes, which is a short, pleasant hike with beautiful views. See Details

South Park 600 to Square Top Lakes

Georgetown, CO

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

Jefferson, CO

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

Dillon, CO

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

Silver Plume, CO

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

Skijoring at Frisco Nordic Center

Frisco, CO

Skijoring at Frisco Nordic Center Skijoring at Frisco Nordic Center is a dog-friendly class which introduces you and your pup to this fun winter sport. Being held in Frisco, CO, you and your energetic dog will learn a sport that originated in Scandinavia and is now a popular cross-country skiing activity! In order to participate, Fido must be in good health and able to peacefully tolerate a group situation. Human participants must have intermediate cross-country skiing skills. Visit the Frisco Nordic Center website for upcoming dates. See Details

Searle Pass Trail

Frisco, CO

Searle Pass Trail Searle Pass Trail near Firsco, CO is a 15.4 mile dog-friendly hike in White River National Forest that will take about 10 hours to complete with Fido. Your dog is permitted to explore off-leash in some areas, and will delight in the tall grass along this trail. The best time of year for this hike is between June and October. Hikers should carry water and be prepared for changeable weather. See Details

Woods Mountain and Mount Machebeuf Trail

Silver Plume, CO

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

Dillon, CO

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

Mount Flora Trail

Empire, CO

Mount Flora Trail Mount Flora Trail in Empire, CO, is a 6.2-mile, pet-friendly hike in Arapaho National Forest that will take about 6 hours to complete with Fido. Before departing on this hike you will want to be sure to bring water, as there are not any streams or lakes. You will be above the timberline and at the mercy of the weather. Fido can run free but be sure to keep him from chasing ptarmigans and picas. See Details

Square Top Mountain Trail

Georgetown, CO

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

Breckenridge, CO

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

Dillon, CO

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

Straight Creek Trail

Dillon, CO

Straight Creek Trail Straight Creek Trail in Dillon, CO, is a 6.7 mile, pet-friendly hike in White River National Forest that will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. This trail offers soft ground and a creek for Fido to enjoy, and beautiful wildflowers for you. The trail leads up an old wagon road along the creek and is easy to follow. See Details

Boreas Pass

Como, CO

Boreas Pass The Boreas Pass in Como, CO, is a pet-friendly scenic drive and hiking trail. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Como! The drive will be exciting and relatively quick. The route is suitable for low-clearance 2WD cars, although it does get a little bumpy in some areas, for the most part, it’s an easy, high-alpine drive. It summits at 11,481 feet above sea level. See Details

Nordic World Trail

Breckenridge, CO

Nordic World Trail Nordic World Trail is a pet-friendly snow destination in Breckenridge. This 1.2km trails welcomes dogs to join their owners on a ski or snowshoeing adventure in the Colorado countryside. Nordic World Trail is open every day of the week from 9am to 5pm. See Details