Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Monrovia, MD

There are 15 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Monrovia. 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 Monrovia.

Seneca Creek State Park

Gaithersburg, MD

Seneca Creek State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Seneca Creek State Park, consisting of 6,300 acres that extend along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek towards the Potomac River in Gaithersburg, MD. There's an astonishing 50 miles of hiking trails around this pet-friendly park for you and Fido to enjoy, and one of the main attractions of the park is the 90-acre Clopper Lake surrounded by forests and fields. See Details

Hashawha Environmental Center

Westminster, MD

Hashawha Environmental Center Bring Fido to hike the pet-friendly trails at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster, MD. This 320-acre park includes 5 miles of multi-use trails for leashed pets to enjoy. The scenic grounds are home to Lake Hashawha and an abundance of wildlife. See Details

Gambrill State Park

Frederick, MD

Gambrill State Park Gambrill State Park is a dog-friendly destination where Fido is invited to hike with you in Frederick, MD. In addition to the trails, leashed pups are also welcome in the day-use areas with picnic shelters and in the many campgrounds dotted around the park. Located on the ridge of the Catoctin Mountains, the park's 16 miles of trails weave around woodlands taking you to beautiful overlooks of prairies and farmland for miles around. See Details

Cunningham Falls State Park

Thurmont, MD

Cunningham Falls State Park Cunningham Falls State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Thurmont, MD. Located in the picturesque Catoctin Mountains, the park is split into two different sections: William Houck Area and Manor Area. You can bring Fido with you to many of the campgrounds, on the trails, and in all of the day-use areas if they are on a leash under six feet and all mess is cleaned up after them. Pets are not permitted on the sandy portion of the beach and lake from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. See Details

Patuxent River State Park

Brookeville, MD

Patuxent River State Park Dogs are welcome at Patuxent River State Park in Brookeville, MD. This pet-friendly park is made up of 6,700 acres of natural areas and farmlands, with a section of the park dedicated as a state wildlands area. There are unmarked trails that weave around the classic Maryland landscape, perfect for exploring with your pooch. You can bring Fido with you, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details

Sugarloaf Mountain

Dickerson, MD

Sugarloaf Mountain Leashed pets are welcome on the beautiful trails of the historic and scenic Sugarloaf Mountain in Dickerson, MD. Explore over 15 miles of dog-friendly trails while you observe the local flora and fauna, including oak trees, wildflowers and white-tailed deer. Please note that this area is also home to the timber rattlesnake and the copperhead. See Details

Black Hill Regional Park

Boyds, MD

Black Hill Regional Park Bring your leashed dog for a hike on over 20 miles of pet-friendly trails at Black Hill Regional Dog Park in Boyds, MD. This regional park, located along Little Seneca Lake, also features picnic shelters, a playground and a half-acre fenced dog park. See Details

Rock Creek Trail (MD)

Derwood, MD

Rock Creek Trail (MD) The Rock Creek Trail (MD) is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Derwood! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Rock Creek Trail (MD). 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

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Dickerson, MD

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Dickerson! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Jefferson, MD

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Tuscarora! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. 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

Ridge Road Recreational Park

Germantown, MD

Ridge Road Recreational Park Ridge Road Recreational Park is a dog-friendly destination in Germantown, MD. This community park features athletic fields, a playground, picnic shelters, and a network of hard and natural-surface trails on 56 acres of land. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a walk or a picnic with you, and there's even a fenced dog park on site for pups to enjoy some off-leash exercise. See Details

Piney Run Park

Sykesville, MD

Piney Run Park Piney Run Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Sykesville, MD. It features 550 acres of fields, forest, and open spaces, with over five miles of hiking trails. The centerpiece of the park is a lake, which provides opportunities for fishing and boating. They offer kayak and canoe rentals, and Fido is welcome to join you! The park also includes tennis courts, playgrounds, climbing rocks, picnic tables, and six pavilions. Be mindful that there is an entrance fee. See Details

Green Park

Gaithersburg, MD

Green Park Green Park is a dog-friendly family recreation area located on 13.7 acres in Gaithersburg, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the hiking trails or for a picnic on the lawn. The park features a playground, basketball and tennis courts, and a dog exercise area for off-leash play. See Details

George C. Marshall International Center

Leesburg, VA

George C. Marshall International Center Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll at George C. Marshall International Center, a pet-friendly area in Leesburg, VA. Enjoy seeing the 19th-century house, Dodona Manor, and exploring the gardens with your furry friend. Dogs are not permitted in any buildings. See Details

Monocacy National Battlefield

Frederick, MD

Monocacy National Battlefield Bring Fido to Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick, MD. Leashed dogs are invited to explore this outdoor recreation area's historic, pet-friendly grounds, which is said to have saved Washington, D.C., in 1864. While pets are permitted to stroll along walking trails with you, note that they aren't allowed inside any buildings. See Details