Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Portland, ME

There are 6 dog-friendly hiking trails in Portland. 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 Portland.

Pet Friendly Back Cove Trail
Back Cove Trail Leashed dogs are allowed at one of the oldest and most popular of the trails in Portland, Back Cove Trail, which offers great views of the Portland skyline. Set along Portland’s iconic Baxter Blvd on Back Cove, this park has a 3-mile multi-use path, athletic field, horticultural gardens, fitness course, and wildlife viewing areas. The tree-lined stone dust and paved path boasts views of the skyline while hugging the edges of a tidal estuary basin. There are abundant opportunities for birding, biking, running and walking. The Back Cove trail was first visioned by James Phinney Baxter, mayor of Portland in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The Back Cove trail was completed in 1917 after a combined effort by many Portland residents. See Details
Pet Friendly Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade Trail The Eastern Promenade 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 Portland! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Eastern Promenade 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
Sebago to the Sea Trail Sebago to the Sea Trail is a pet-friendly recreation trail stretching 28 miles from Sebago Lake to Casco Bay in Portland, ME. The trail winds alongside the Presumpscot River for much of the way. Make sure you keep Fido on a leash during your visit in case you meet some local wildlife on your hike together. See Details
Riverside Golf Course Portland, ME is home to the pet-friendly Riverside Golf Course. This local recreation area welcomes pets and owners to explore during the off-season winter months. Visitors with dogs can enjoy the designated groomed skiing or snowshoeing trail for furry friends. Sledding, fat tire biking and outdoor ice skating are also available. Note that dogs must be on an eight-foot leash. See Details
Presumpscot River Preserve The Presumpscot River Preserve, located in Portland, ME, is a dog-friendly hiking destination. The river travels from Sebago Lake to Casco Bay. In a collaborative effort, Portland Trails, the City of Portland Landbank Commission and the state's Land for Maine's Future program established a 48-acre public nature preserve along the river to protect this scenic area. See Details
Capisic Pond Park Capisic Pond Park is a pet-friendly nature preserve in Portland, ME. Bring Fido out to this 18-acre park that offers beautiful views of Capisic Pond, Portland’s largest freshwater pond. There are dirt paths through the woods and wetlands, as well as opportunities for bird watching. See Details
Mackworth Island Mackworth Island is a pet-friendly 100-acre state park in Falmouth, ME. It is a great place to walk dogs oceanside, taking in the sites or observing birds in the sanctuary. The island-walk circles the island and is about 1.5 miles long. Be sure to keep your pup on a leash at all times. See Details
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park features pet-friendly trails for you and Fido to explore along Maine's legendary coast in Freeport. Enjoy a hike on the popular Casco Bay Trail for a relatively easy adventure offering great views. Dogs are welcome on trails but not on the beaches. See Details
Fort Williams Park Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy Fort Williams Park with their humans in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Located adjacent to the famous Portland Head Light, this pet-friendly park offers more than 90 acres of space where you and your pup can enjoy a picnic, walk along the paths, explore the cliff-side loop and rocky beach, and spend a day in the great outdoors. Dogs must be leashed at all times. See Details
Royal River Park Royal River Park is a dog-friendly community park in Yarmouth, ME. One of Yarmouth's most beloved parks, you and your leashed dog can take the beautiful paved trail which runs the length of the park and passes three scenic waterfalls. Visitors can also enjoy picnic areas, open fields, river views, and admire a 75- to 200-year-old stand of hemlock. See Details
Portland Head Light The Portland Head Light is a pet-friendly lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth. Bring Fido to visit one of the most famous lighthouses in Maine to enjoy scenic views of the coast and walk the paved trails. Dogs are also welcome to explore other outdoor areas of the adjacent Fort Williams Park, as long as they are leashed. See Details
Hinckley Park Hinckley Park is a pet-friendly 40-acre recreation area in South Portland, ME. Dogs must be leashed between the hours of 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM year-round. The park includes two scenic ponds surrounded by a 3/4 mile walking trail and additional wooded trails nearby to explore. See Details
Hedgehog Mountain Trailhead Hedgehog Mountain Trailhead is the starting point for a great network of over five miles of pet-friendly trails in Freeport, ME. The pathways are marked and most loop back to the parking area. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets. See Details
Pratt's Brook Park Pratt's Brook Park in Yarmouth, ME is pet friendly. Trek with your Terrier on six miles of hiking trails through piney woods and open meadows, with bridges and other crossings over the many tributaries of Pratt’s Brook around Yarmouth's largest park. Please be aware of hunting season upon arriving. See Details
Robinson Woods Preserve Robinson Woods Preserve is a pet-friendly preservation area in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Bring Fido along while you discover the 145 acres of contiguous woodlands, fields, ponds, and over three miles of wooded walking trails. Please refer to their website for current hours when your pup can explore off-leash at the Outer Loop Trail and Pond Trail. See Details
Fels-Groves Farm Preserve Fels-Groves Farm Preserve is a pet-friendly 55-acre parcel of mature woods in Yarmouth, ME. The preserve features 1.2 miles of trails, on which you can expect to see abundant wildlife and scenic views. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners when walking at this recreation area. See Details
Crescent Beach State Park Bring your pet to explore the rocks at Crescent Beach State Park, a popular pet-friendly beach in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Leashed dogs are welcome from October 1 to March 31. Check the tide chart before you visit as the beach narrows greatly at high tide. See Details
Bug Light Park Bug Light Park is a pet-friendly recreation area with over eight acres in South Portland, ME. Bring Fido along for a stroll or picnic near the water. Off-leash dogs are allowed as long as they are kept within 100-feet of you and under voice control. Pet waste must be bagged and properly disposed of in a trash receptacle. See Details
Mountain Division Trail The Mountain Division 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 Windham! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mountain Division 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
Mountain Division Trail The Mountain Division 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 Standish! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mountain Division 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
Portland, ME, US