There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Niantic, and 21 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 Niantic.
Rocky Neck State Park
Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic, CT is dog friendly. Feel free to go on a hike with your leashed pup or eat some lunch in the picnic areas north of the train tracks. The park also has a tidal river that is home to a variety of different types of fish. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in campgrounds, south of the train tracks, on the beach or on the boardwalk.
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Devil's Hopyard State Park
Taking its name from the round holes that appear in the waterfalls, dog-friendly Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam, CT is a perfect place to enjoy a day in nature. You and your pooch can hike, picnic, birdwatch and fish in the stream. Just keep Fido on a leash at all times, and note that pets are not permitted in the campground.
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Salmon River State Forest
Dogs are welcome at Salmon River State Forest in Colchester, CT. This pet-friendly preservation area is home to a historic covered bridge that crosses over the shallow waters of the Salmon River below. As well as being a popular hiking and picnic spot, the area is very popular among anglers due to the easy water access.
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Bluff Point State Park
Bluff Point State Park in Groton, CT is dog friendly and welcomes leashed pets. Situated on the shores of Poquonnock River, this park offers over 800 acres for you and Fido to explore. There are wooded hiking and biking trails, opportunities for fishing and boating, and spectacular wildlife viewing on Long Island Sound. Please note that dogs and horses are not allowed on the beach from April 1st to September 1st.
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Gillette Castle State Park
Dogs are welcome at the picnic areas and on the hiking trails of Gillette Castle State Park, a dog-friendly attraction in East Haddam, CT. Fido can enjoy the trails that loop and wind around outdoor art exhibits and a historic estate that is reminiscent of a castle. However, you're not allowed to bring dogs inside buildings or on decks.
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Shadmoor State Preserve Trail
Shadmoor State Preserve Trail is an easy 2.5-mile pet-friendly hike that will take about an hour to complete with Fido. Once the site of military activity, this park now provides you and your dog a place to enjoy the ocean and beach. Dogs are not allowed in public use areas and must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
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Cedar Point County Park
Cedar Point County Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in East Hampton, NY. Explore the more than 600 acres that make up this delightful park. Take Fido on a hike along the Cedar Point Lighthouse Loop Trail, an easy 5.65-mile hike that will take about 2.5 hours to complete. Dogs must be leashed and are not permitted in the picnic areas.
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Pequot Woods Park
Pequot Woods Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Groton, CT. Fido can join you on the 3-mile hiking loop, but dogs must be kept under control at all times. Pequot Woods trail winds around boulders, impressive rock formations and a pond.
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Machimoodus State Park
Machimoodus State Park in East Haddam, CT is dog friendly. The park occupies 300 acres of uplands, woodlands, and meadows that surround a pretty river. The hiking trails are pet-friendly, so you and Fido can take in this picturesque area together, as long as they remain on their leash under six-feet.
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Hopeville Pond State Park
Fido is invited to join you at pet-friendly Hopeville Pond State Park in Griswold, CT. Leashed dogs are welcome in picnic areas and on the hiking trails, but they are not permitted on the beach or in the campground.
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Inlet Pond County Park
Inlet Pond County Park offers a well marked trail system (about 1.5 miles) through woodlands, open areas of shrubs and vines, and mature oak forest. Leashed dogs are welcome on these easy to follow trails. The trail leads to freshwater Inlet Pond that has an observation platform with seats. In late summer, hundreds of Bull Frog tadpoles inhabit the freshwater pond. Herons and egrets forage around the edge. The pond also hosts a pair of Mute Swans each spring for nesting and raising their cygnets. Tree Swallows and Red-winged Blackbirds nest around the pond. Beyond is a Long Island Sound.
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Haley Farm State Park
Dogs are welcome at Haley Farm State Park, a pet-friendly open space in Groton, CT. The area can be used for general recreation, but the main draw is a section of the Mystic to Groton bike path. You can wander along it with Fido or cycle with them in tandem.
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Montauk County Park
Montauk County Park offers outer beach access and outer beach camping, seasonal hunting, salt and freshwater fishing, hiking, horseback riding trails and canoeing. There is camping for self-contained trailers and campgrounds for youth scout groups. The park is dog friendly as long as dogs are kept leashed.
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Day Pond State Park
Day Pond State Park in Colchester, CT is a dog-friendly area with a stocked pond and hiking trails. Leashed pets are welcome at this family-friendly park where you can both enjoy a picnic, a day of fishing, or a scenic walk.
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Brainard Homestead State Park
Brainard Homestead State Park in East Haddam, CT id dog-friendly and offers hiking trails and birding opportunities for you and Fido enjoy. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
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Beckett Hill State Park Reserve
Beckett Hill State Park Reserve near Lyme, CT, is dog friendly. Explore 260 acres of undeveloped land and escape to nature with your canine companion. The reserve is a wild area where visitors can find their own way through the wilderness. Though no activities for the reserve are listed, adventurous hikers can navigate their way along Nehantic State Forest Trail, Richard H Goodwin Trail, or to nearby streams and ponds.
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Airline State Park Trail - South
The Airline State Park Trail - South 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 Colchester! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Airline State Park Trail - South. 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.
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Shadmoor State Park
Ninety-nine acre Shadmoor State Park, located one quarter-mile east of Montauk Village, features more than 2,400 feet of ocean beach accessed by two stairways. The park, named for its open, rolling geography and the shadbush that grows there, also has bluffs, freshwater wetlands that are part of the preserve, hiking trails and elevated platforms for birdwatching and enjoying the shoreline views. Visitors may picnic and saltwater fish. A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
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Arshamomaque Preserve
Arshamomaque Preserve is a pet-friendly preserve located in Greenport, NY. You and Fido can follow along the trail showing off the beauty of the native landscape. Much of the trail follows along the shoreline of Mill Creek and offers the opportunity to observe ospreys at Arshamomaque Pond. Dogs must be leashed or under owner control while at the preserve.
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Maples Farm Park
Leashed dogs are welcome at Maples Farm Park, a pet-friendly park managed by the Town of Bozrah, CT. The park features a nineteenth-century house, along with 32 acres of open land which includes hiking trails. The main property includes the Bozrah Farmers Market.
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