Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in New Canaan, CT

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in New Canaan, and 39 more nearby. 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 New Canaan.

Pequonnock River Trail

Trumbull, CT

Pequonnock River Trail The Pequonnock River 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 Trumbull! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Pequonnock River 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

Makamah Nature Preserve

Fort Salonga, NY

Makamah Nature Preserve Originally called Crab Meadow Park East Watershed, the Makamah Nature Preserve contains dry and wet woodlands, as well as marsh. The preserve is available for hiking, bird watching, dog walking (on leash). It has been reported that 94 species of birds have been recorded in and around the property and that the park is prime habitat for owls and woodpeckers. The park contains heavily wooded hills with one rising to 60 feet in its center and others rising to 100 feet. See Details

Putnam Memorial State Park

Redding, CT

Putnam Memorial State Park Fido is welcome on the dog-friendly hiking trails and picnic areas of Putnam Memorial State Park in Redding, CT. This history-oriented public recreation area preserves the site that Major General Israel Putnam chose as the winter encampment for his men during the American Revolutionary War. Please note that Fido isn't permitted inside any buildings at the park. See Details

Paugussett State Forest

Sandy Hook, CT

Paugussett State Forest Leashed dogs are welcome at Paugussett State Forest, a pet-friendly recreation area in Sandy Hook and Newtown, CT, that boasts boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities. Pups and their owners who are visiting the park between March and October may want to hit up the popular Zoar Trail, a 6.1-mile loop trail that takes in a number of the sights in the park, including a beautiful waterfall. See Details

Kettletown State Park

Southbury, CT

Kettletown State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Kettletown State Park, a pet-friendly natural area in Southbury, CT. Fido can join you in the shaded picnic areas and on the hiking trails throughout this 605-acre park. Please note that pets are not allowed on the beach or in the campground. See Details

Sunken Meadow State Park

Kings Park, NY

Sunken Meadow State Park Dogs are allowed in undeveloped areas only of Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, NY. Offering one of the most stunning views of the Long Island Sound with Connecticut in the distance, the park has a wide range of topography that sustains a variety of flora and fauna. Dogs must be leashed. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches. Sunken Meadow State Park is open daily. See Details

Heckscher Park

Huntington, NY

Heckscher Park Bring Fido for a relaxing afternoon at the pet-friendly Heckscher Park in historic Huntington, NY. The charming park features lots of green space among the stone-lined Huntington Lake. Take a stroll with your pup on the paved walkways, relax at a bench by the water, or have a picnic on the lawn. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed. Convenient parking is nearby. See Details

Wooster Cemetery

Danbury, CT

Wooster Cemetery Take Fido for a walk through history at Wooster Cemetery in Danbury, CT. Meander along the paved, dog-friendly paths of a cemetery that has been around since 1850. The land also features a small pond which is popular for local birds. Please leash and clean up after your pets. See Details

Greenwich Botanical Center

Greenwich, CT

Greenwich Botanical Center Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Greenwich Botanical Center in Greenwich, CT. This beautiful area features walking trails, manicured gardens, sculptures, forests, ponds and streams. Leashed pups are welcome to join you on a stroll through the space, and they can even take a swim in the pond to cool down on those hot days. See Details

Nissequogue River State Park

Kings Park, NY

Nissequogue River State Park Nissequogue River State Park is a pet-friendly recreational spot in Kings Park, NY. Your leashed pup can join you as you explore the area. You'll come across an abandoned asylum with over 100 buildings with history and hiking trails that provide scenic views of the river. The park also has a canoe and kayak launch, interpretive signs, guided tours, and bird-watching opportunities. See Details

Hunter Island Trail

Bronx, NY

Hunter Island Trail The Hunter Island Trail in Pelham Bay Park is an easy, dog-friendly 2.25-mile hike. Keep an eye out for rising tides as you meander through the salt marshes, forests, meadows and shorelines of Hunter Island in Bronx, NY. Your dog must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and you may also want to pack some mosquito repellent. See Details

Bennett's Pond State Park

Ridgefield, CT

Bennett's Pond State Park Bennett's Pond State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Ridgefield, CT. With more than 450 acres to explore, you and your pup will find plenty of hiking possibilities at this public recreation area featuring woodlands and a 56-acre pond. Just be sure to keep Fido on a leash at all times during your visit. See Details

Bronx River Greenway

White Plains, NY

Bronx River Greenway The Bronx River Greenway is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in White Plains! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Bronx River 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. See Details

Putnam Trailway

Carmel, NY

Putnam Trailway The Putnam Trailway 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 Carmel! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Putnam Trailway. 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

Putnam Trailway

Mahopac, NY

Putnam Trailway The Putnam Trailway 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 Mahopac! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Putnam Trailway. 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

Bronx River Greenway

Valhalla, NY

Bronx River Greenway The Bronx River Greenway is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Valhalla! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Bronx River 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. See Details

Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve

Ridgefield, CT

Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Reserve Dogs are welcome on the trails at pet-friendly Seth Low Pierrepont State Park in Ridgefield, CT. The park spans 305 acres and contains rivers, woodlands and hiking paths. You and your leashed pup can enjoy scenic views on the main trail in the park, the White Trail, which leads to the highest point on the property. See Details

Rocky Glen State Park

Sandy Hook, CT

Rocky Glen State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Rocky Glen State Park, a pet-friendly, undeveloped natural space located in Sandy Hook, CT. This 46-acre park is home to stunning views of craggy cliffs, old abandoned iron bridges, a river running through the center and numerous side trails for you and Fido to explore. See Details

Sheldrake Environmental Center

Larchmont, NY

Sheldrake Environmental Center Sheldrake Environmental Center is located in the 60 acre Larchmont Reservoir-James G. Johnson Jr Conservancy in Larchmont, NY. This pet-friendly recreation acre has six different trails winding around Sheldrake Lake and Goodliffe Pond. Fido is welcome to join you for a day of exercise and wildlife viewing, but dogs must remain on a leash. See Details

Ram Pasture

Newtown, CT

Ram Pasture Leashed dogs are welcome to visit scenic Ram Pasture, a pet-friendly outdoor area in Newtown, CT. Ducks frequent the pond in the warmer months, while in the winter it is a popular place for ice-skating and appreciating the town's Christmas lights. See Details