Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Orient Point, NY

There are 18 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Orient Point. 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 Orient Point.

Pet Friendly Bluff Point State Park
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. See Details
Pet Friendly Gillette Castle State Park
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. See Details
Napeague State Park Napeague State Park is a 1,364-acre state park in the town of East Hampton in Suffolk County, NY. The largely undeveloped park stretches across the entire narrow width of the South Fork of Long Island from the Atlantic Ocean to Gardiners Bay and Block Island Sound. The park is located on either side of the Montauk Highway (New York Route 27) on the "Napeague Stretch" between Amagansett and Montauk. Leashed dogs are welcome in the park, but there is virtually no infrastructure or permitted camping. The beach is usually closed during the summer because the endangered piping plover nests near the beach. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Squiretown Park Squiretown Park in Hampton Bays, NY, borders the Great Peconic Bay with a dog-friendly hiking trail that loops around as well as a scenic viewing spot overlooking the Bluffs. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Mountain Laurel Loop Trail Mountain Laurel Loop Trail is an easy 2.3-mile hike that will take about 50 minutes to complete with Fido. Hike this trail in mid-June to see the mountain laurel in full bloom. This park is also beautiful throughout the year with its kettle pools and dense vegetation. A trail map is available at the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. See Details
Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Preserve Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Preserve is a pet-friendly attraction in Sag Harbor, NY. This location hosts many plants, animals, and a chain of 13 rare and fragile coastal plain ponds and shores. During your adventure, please ensure your furry friend remains leashed. See Details
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. See Details
Good Ground Park Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays, NY, is a recreational park complete with amphitheater, located adjacent to Hampton Bays Main Street. Leashed dogs are welcome on the 1-mile wooded walking trail that connects the east end of the park to the west end. See Details
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. See Details
Red Creek Park Dogs are welcome on the 3.8-mile loop trail at Red Creek Park. You may see blue heron, deer, red tailed hawks, or kettle holes along the way. See Details
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. See Details
Walt's Walls and Woods Check out Walt's Walls and Woods, a pet-friendly recreation area in Groton, CT. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you in exploring the 5.7-acres of walking trails, beautiful stonewalls and gardens, and open green space. See Details
Copp Family Park Copp Family Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Groton, CT. Bring Fido with you while you explore some of the 240 acres, which includes seven trails ranging from 0.12 miles to 1.58 miles that meander through wooded areas, open fields, along streams and ponds. Dogs must be leashed throughout except in Central Bark dog park, located in the southwest corner of the park. See Details
Orient Point, NY, US