There are 24 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Lyons. 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 Lyons.
Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua Park welcomes leashed dogs on the grassy lawn and nearby trails of this beautiful, scenic hiking area in Boulder, CO. This pet-friendly park welcomes you and Fido to enjoy an afternoon picnic or hit the Chautauqua Trail for some exercise and fresh air. Be sure to pack water for you and your pup, and remember to clean up after your pets during your visit.
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Eldorado Canyon State Park
Eldorado Canyon State Park is dog friendly, located just down the road from Boulder and a stone's throw from Denver in Colorado. This picturesque park contains sandstone cliffs, South Boulder Creek, and several sheer golden walls for climbing. You must keep Fido on a leash while exploring.
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Mesa Trail
Leashed dogs are welcome to hike Mesa Trail in Boulder, CO. This pet-friendly hike usually takes about 4 hours to complete. You and Fido can explore the many detours and loops through differing terrain including meadows, creeks and springs.
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Flatirons Vista and Doudy Draw Trail
Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on a hike at Flatirons Vista and Doudy Draw Trail in Boulder, CO. This pet-friendly, 3.7 mile hike takes about 3 hours to complete. This is a gorgeous hike for early spring when the mesa is in full bloom, and a stunning evening hike during the summer when you can watch the sunset behind the mountains.
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Roosevelt Community Park
Roosevelt Community Park in Longmont, CO, is dog friendly! Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a stroll through the park, which features BBQ stations and picnic areas, parking lots, public art, a playground, shelters, Wi-Fi, and more.
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Royal Arch Trail
Royal Arch Trail is a challenging and heavily trafficked 3.2-mile hike in Boulder, CO, that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. You can't get any closer to the vertical face of the Flatirons unless you are a climber, so bring Fido along to enjoy the views and exercise. Dogs must be leashed while on the trail.
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Lily Mountain Trail
Lily Mountain Trail is a dog-friendly hike in Estes Park, CO. Bring Fido for an afternoon of exercise on this wonderful trail with forest views, while you connect with nature and enjoy beautiful scenery. Leashed dogs are welcome on this trail, but are prohibited in the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Lake Estes Trail
The dog-friendly Lake Estes Trail in Estes Park, CO, acts as a central hub for an extensive trail network throughout the Estes area and Rocky Mountain National Park. The trail is about 4-miles long and can be accessed from the Visitor Center parking area, down Lake Front Drive to Fisherman's Nook, or from the Lake Estes Marina.
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Boulder Reservoir
Boulder Reservoir is a pet-friendly destination in Boulder, CO. Leashed pets are welcome seasonally at this popular recreation area, which includes swimming areas, fishing and wildlife viewing. On the North Side of the lake, dogs can take the short hike from the Open Space parking lot down to the beach and then run for miles. On the South Side of the lake, from Labor Day until mid-May, dogs are allowed to play on the Reservoir’s “people beach." Dogs are prohibited from May 15 through Labor Day.
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Ceran Saint Vrain Trail
This 4-mile, pet-friendly hike in Ward, CO, runs along a creek and is most popular (and beautiful) in early June when the calypso orchid is in bloom on the forest floor. Round-trip, the Ceran Saint Vrain Trail will take Fido about 4 hours to finish; 5 hours if you continue on to the Miller Rock summit, which provides an awesome view from an equally impressive pile of boulders.
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Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua Park, located in Boulder, CO, is a part of a national historical landmark dating back to over 100 years ago in 1898. This pet-friendly recreation area provides access to multiple open-space mountain park trails and hosts tons of grassy areas for kids and pups to run and play. It's also close to the Chautauqua Dining Hall and Auditorium and the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage, which has a playground and tennis courts.
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North Fork Trail
This 5.5-mile hike, in Roosevelt National Forest near Drake, CO, will take about 6 hours to complete with Fido. The pet-friendly North Fork Trail can be accessed via the Dunraven Trailhead graveled parking lot. From the parking area, the trail drops into a canyon and follows the North Fork of the Big Thompson for several miles with footbridges placed at some of the stream crossings. Dogs must remain on a leash during the hike.
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Switzerland Trail
The Switzerland 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 Boulder! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Switzerland 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.
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Green Mountain Summit Loop Trail
Leashed dogs are welcome at Green Mountain Summit Loop Trail, a pet-friendly trail in Boulder, CO. This 5.3 mile hike that will take about 5 hours to complete with Fido. This strenuous loop, known for its numerous butterflies, is just west of the Flatirons and can be accessed by several trails. It is recommended to bring water along, and to hike this trail earlier in the day to avoid thunderstorms.
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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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Mason Trail
The Mason 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 Fort Collins! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mason 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.
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River's Edge Natural Area
River's Edge Natural Area in Loveland, CO is dog friendly and offers 3.8 miles of trails to explore with Fido. Occupying 163 acres, this area is popular for pedestrian use, fishing access, bicycling, leashed dog-walking, and wildlife viewing. The natural-surface pathways join the Recreation Trail alongside Centennial Park, which follows the Big Thompson River.
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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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