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    Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Newcastle, ME

    There are 9 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Newcastle. 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 Newcastle.

    Pet Friendly Ovens Mouth Preserve

    Ovens Mouth Preserve

    Boothbay, ME
    Ovens Mouth Preserve Bring Fido out for a day of exercise on the trails of Ovens Mouth Preserve in Boothbay, ME. This pet-friendly property offers a combined 5.3 miles of easy, moderate or difficult trails on the East and West peninsulas which are connected by a pedestrian bridge. Explore the scenic shoreline, swift tidal water, quiet coves, and salt marshes. Dogs must be leashed at all times at Ovens Mouth. See Details
    Pet Friendly Popham Beach State Park

    Popham Beach State Park

    Phippsburg, ME
    Popham Beach State Park Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg, ME is dog-friendly from October 1st through March 31st. During this off-season period, leashed dogs can enjoy the luscious sandy beach that stretches along the mouth of the Kennebec River. There are also plenty of pretty picnic spots with charcoal grills, many of which overlook the water. Dogs are permitted in campgrounds, with the exception of Sebago Lake State Park Campground. Please leash and clean up after your pets when in the park. Please note that pet owners may be assigned picnic or campsites in a less congested area of the park. See Details

    Reid State Park

    Georgetown, ME
    Reid State Park Reid State Park is a dog-friendly area in Georgetown, ME. This popular park has beautiful white sandy beaches, but Fido is only permitted on State Park beaches in Maine from October 1st to March 31st. When you visit Griffith Head in the park, you'll discover a rocky headland that overlooks the rest of the park and a number of seascapes. There are lighthouses in the area as well, including on Sequin Island and Hendricks Head. You can bring Fido with you around the park if they are on a leash under six feet, as long as you clean up any mess after them. See Details

    Doubling Point Lighthouse

    Arrowsic, ME
    Doubling Point Lighthouse Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic, ME. Established in 1898, this lighthouse on the Kennebec River features a scenic trail that is well worth a visit with your leashed pup. Please bring dog waste bags to carry out when you depart the private property. See Details

    Vaughan Woods

    Hallowell, ME
    Vaughan Woods Vaughan Woods is a pet-friendly nature preserve in Hallowell, ME. Bring Fido along for a walk outside on the Corniche Loop Trail, Brook Trail, or Rice Pines Trail, varying in difficulty and distances from 0.5 miles to 2 miles. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

    Fort Popham State Historic Site

    Phippsburg, ME
    Fort Popham State Historic Site Bring Fido along for a stroll through Fort Popham State Historic Site in Phippsburg, ME. Pets are not permitted on the beach or inside the fort itself, but they can enjoy the grassy outskirts of the property and take in the beautiful water views. Be sure to keep them on a leash at all times. See Details

    Damariscotta Lake State Park

    Jefferson, ME
    Damariscotta Lake State Park Damariscotta Lake State Park is a dog-friendly public area in Jefferson, ME. The centerpiece of the park is the lake itself, a large freshwater expanse of water that is popular among recreational boat users. Surrounding the lake are a few beaches and picnic areas. Pets are welcome to join their owners around the park and on the beaches, although no pets are allowed on State Park beaches between April 1 and September 30. Visitors who bring Fido are reminded to keep their pooch on a leash under six feet for the duration of their visit and to preserve the cleanliness of the water by picking up any waste that they leave behind. See Details

    Gardiner Landing

    Gardiner, ME
    Gardiner Landing The Gardiner Landing trail in Gardiner, ME is dog friendly. This riverfront walking trail will give you beautiful views of the Kennebec River, and also take you through nearby woods. Restrooms and picnic tables are available along the path. Please keep Fido leashed during your visit. See Details

    Kennebec River Rail Trail

    Hallowell, ME
    Kennebec River Rail Trail The Kennebec River Rail 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 Hallowell! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Kennebec River Rail 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
    Newcastle, ME, US