There are 45 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Louisville. 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 Louisville.
White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail
White Ranch Park in Golden, CO, is a beautiful, pet-friendly park with over 18 miles of varied trails. The park is accessible via Route 6/Route 93- Golden Gate Canyon Road, and is located about 15 miles from the center of Golden. Rawhide Trail is a beautiful loop with plenty of shade and beautiful views of Denver, Golden and the surrounding mountains. The trail is challenging but not too strenuous, rocky and steep at some points but fairly simple for both dogs and humans to navigate. Lots of flat and downhill terrain throughout the loop.
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City Park
Leashed dogs are welcome at City Park. Located in east-central Denver, pet-friendly City Park covers 314 landscaped acres and is home to the Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature & Science and a public golf course, all surrounded by a neighborhood. Playgrounds, picnic sites, lakes and more make this expansive park Denver's version of Central Park in New York City. It's a great place to spend a day as a family or with human and furry friends.
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The Colorado Trail
The Colorado Trail is a pet-friendly trail stretching from Denver to Durango, Colorado. The Colorado Trail Foundation, located in Golden, Colorado can provide you with all the information you need to hit the trail with Fido. Dogs are permitted along most of the trail. Some areas require a leash, but others allow dogs to go off-leash as long as they are controlled by voice command.
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South Platte River Trail Denver
Part of the Colorado Front Range Trail, the pet-friendly South Platte River Trail can be accessed at various points along its 30-mile route from Brighton to Englewood with its midpoint located in Denver, CO. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a walk with you on this popular path that follows the South Platte River through what used to be the agricultural center of the Mile High City.
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South Boulder Peak and Bear Mountain Trail
South Boulder Peak and Bear Mountain Trail in Boulder, CO, is a dog-friendly, 5.6 mile hike that generally takes about 6 hours to complete. This challenging hike, which is the highest summit in the area, welcomes leashed pups that will enjoy the mostly shaded trail. This trail tends to be less crowded than other trails in a town that is full of climbers and hikers. Be aware that some scrambling is required to get to the rocky summit, but the views at the top are worth it.
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Civic Center Park
Leashed dogs are welcome at Civic Center Park, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Denver, CO. The park features trails, open space, public art, a fountain, gardens and benches.
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Sand Creek Regional Greenway
The Sand Creek Regional Greenway is a dog-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Denver! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Sand Creek Regional Greenway. 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.
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Windy Peak Trail
Windy Peak Trail is a pet-friendly, 4.5-mile hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. Although your dog must be kept on a leash, this beautiful hike in Golden, CO, will take you to 14,000 acres of meadows, forests, and peaks. Only 30 miles from Denver, these interconnected trails are a haven for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. Some trails are specific to hikers only.
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Clear Creek Trail - Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Open Space
Clear Creek Trail is a 20-mile pathway extending from Wheat Ridge to Golden, CO. This popular dog-friendly trail can be accessed from the entrance to Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Open Space, the parking lot at 3862 Youngfield Service Rd in Golden, or joined at a midway point from Prospect Park. Designed as a natural recreation trail for hikers and bikers, visitors can follow a fully paved route, or take numerous natural surface side trails. Clear Creek Trail provides a continuous scenic corridor to explore with Fido. Any water-loving canine will jump at the chance to swim as sections of the trail wind past Clear Creek, Prospect Lake and West Lake.
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Clear Creek Trail
Clear Creek Trail in Golden, CO, is a 19 mile, pet-friendly hike in the Arapaho National Forest. This trail offers solitude, as it is a bit off the beaten path. Fido can roam off leash on this trail that is faint yet hard to get lost on.
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Sand Creek Regional Greenway
The Sand Creek Regional Greenway is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Commerce City! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Sand Creek Regional Greenway. 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.
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Skyline Park
Leashed dogs are welcome at Skyline Park, a pet-friendly, 1-acre park in downtown Denver where you and Fido can stretch your legs. Explore this linear park and plaza surrounded by lovely landscaping with industrial stone artwork throughout.
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Grant Terry Trail
Golden, CO, has a pet-friendly pathway called Grant Terry Trail where you and Fido are welcome to take a stroll. Located adjacent to Clear Creek at the beginning, the trail continues up into the canyon and gives way to stunning mountain views. Fido should remain leashed at all times. Access the trail via the Clear Creek Trail west of the Clear Creek RV Park.
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Ralston Creek Trail
Ralston Creek Trail links picnic areas, playgrounds and several parks along the historic Colorado Gold Rush trail. At over 12 miles, this pet-friendly trail is the longest public trail in Arvada, CO. Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll among picturesque lakes and wildlife habitats, but dogs must remain on a leash.
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Mount Sanitas Trail
Leashed dogs are welcome on Mount Sanitas Trail in Boulder, CO. This pet-friendly trail is a challenging yet rewarding outing, with many stairs leading to the summit. Easier hikes are also available in the same location.
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Twin Lakes Trail
Bring Fido hiking on Twin Lakes Trail in Boulder, CO. This easy, pet-friendly double loop trail circles two reservoirs. Dogs must be leashed on the east trail loop, but can be off-leash on the west trail loop.
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Bobolink Trail
Leashed dogs are welcome on Bobolink Trail in Boulder, CO. This easy, pet-friendly trail follows a creek and offers distant views of the Flatirons. There are benches and a picnic table available.
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1st/2nd Flatiron
Leashed dogs are welcome on to hike the 1st/2nd Flatiron, a pet-friendly trail in Boulder, CO. This popular, moderate out-and-back trail features rocky switchbacks, some light rock scrambling, and views of the city and the Flatirons.
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Rattlesnake Gulch Trail
Leashed dogs are welcome on Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, a pet-friendly trail located within Eldorado Canyon State Park in Boulder, CO. This moderate, just over 3.5-mile trail offers spectacular views.
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St. Vrain State Park
St. Vrain State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Firestone, CO. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along for a peaceful and simple outdoor break. This park is great for anglers, campers, photographers, walkers and bird watchers. Please note there is an entrance fee.
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