Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Metuchen, NJ

There are 28 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Metuchen. 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 Metuchen.

Henry Hudson Trail

Middletown, NJ

Henry Hudson Trail The Henry Hudson 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 Port Monmouth! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Henry Hudson 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

Cedar Brook Park

Plainfield, NJ

Cedar Brook Park Cedar Brook Park is home to the Shakespeare Garden, a pretty and pet-friendly garden in Plainfield, NJ. This 1920s garden contains a bust of Shakespeare along with plants that were cited in his works. Well-behaved and leashed dogs are allowed throughout the park and on the trails. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooch leaves behind. 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

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

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

Fort Nonsense

Morristown, NJ

Fort Nonsense Four-legged friends are welcome to visit the pet-friendly Fort Nonsense in Morristown, NJ. This outdoor recreation space is a part of the larger Morristown National Historical Park and features the fort that served General George Washington's army. While pets aren't permitted inside buildings, leashed dogs are welcome to walk the grounds with their owners. See Details