Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Matawan, NJ

There are 29 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Matawan. 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 Matawan.

Morris Canal Park

Jersey City, NJ

Morris Canal Park Morris Canal Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Jersey City, NJ. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you to explore this park filled with history. See Details

Davidson's Mill Pond Park

North Brunswick, NJ

Davidson's Mill Pond Park Davidson's Mill Pond Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in North Brunswick, NJ. The fields and marshes are great to explore with your pooch. The park is also home to lots of trails for leashed pups to enjoy. Dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details

Granville Sand Barrens

Westpoint, IN

Granville Sand Barrens Granville Sand Barrens in Westpoint, IN is dog friendly and welcomes leashed, well-behaved pets. The property is restored to a barrens/prairie/savanna complex, which exemplifies the naturally occurring interface of ecological communities that would have occurred at this site historically. There are two 40-acre parcels which comprise Granville Sand Barrens and Roy Whistler Wildlife Area. A 0.5 mile trail links the two pieces of land. See Details

Wolfe's Pond Park

Staten Island, NY

Wolfe's Pond Park The dog-friendly Wolfe's Pond Park is located on the south shore of Staten Island, NY. This seaside community recreation space is a great spot to check out with Fido. There are many special areas and walking trails for dogs and even an off-leash dog run. Ensure your pup remains leashed during his visit unless in the designated leash-free play area. See Details

Veterans Memorial Park

Hazlet, NJ

Veterans Memorial Park Leashed dogs are welcome to explore Veterans Memorial Park in Hazlet, NJ. This pet-friendly community park offers a shaded picnic grove, ballfields, volleyball area, horseshoe pits and a playground. Take Fido for a stroll across the grass, relax beneath the shaded pavilion, or enjoy wildlife watching beside the pond. Visitors can also view The Memorial Park Monuments, located in a quiet area between the Cullen Center and Union Avenue. See Details

Twin Lights State Historic Site

Highlands, NJ

Twin Lights State Historic Site Twin Lights State Historic Site in Highlands, NJ, welcomes dogs to explore the grounds of one of The Garden State's most historic lighthouses. Leashed dogs are allowed in outdoor spaces during hours of operation. Pets are not permitted in the lighthouse. Please remember to clean up after Fido. See Details

Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Tennent, NJ

Monmouth Battlefield State Park Four-legged friends are welcome to visit the pet-friendly Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Tennent, NJ near Manalapan. This outdoor recreation space offers an array of amenities for visitors, including walking trails, hunting, picnicking and education about the battlefield. Pets must always be on a leash no longer than six feet long, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. See Details

Washington Rock State Park

Watchung, NJ

Washington Rock State Park Four-legged friends are welcome to visit the pet-friendly Washington Rock State Park in Watchung, NJ. This outdoor recreation space offers an array of amenities for visitors, including walking, picnicking, photography and more. Pets must always be on a leash no longer than six feet long, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. See Details

Asbury Park Boardwalk

Asbury Park, NJ

Asbury Park Boardwalk The Asbury Park Boardwalk is pet-friendly during the off-season. The famous bustling boardwalk, located in Asbury Park, NJ, invites you and your leashed pooch for a lovely stroll adjacent to the sand. Fantastic food, eclectic boutiques, family fun, colorful nightlife and a great live music scene await on this historic beachfront promenade. City ordinance prohibits dogs on the boardwalk from May 16 to September 14. See Details