Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Portsmouth, RI

There are 24 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth.

Pet Friendly Cliff Walk
Cliff Walk The Cliff Walk in Newport, RI, is a dog-friendly public trail with beautiful views of the Newport shoreline and historic Newport. The path is roughly 3.5 miles in length and is a great way to see the area's landscape. Leashed dogs are allowed on the trail as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details
Pet Friendly Brenton Point State Park
Brenton Point State Park Dog-friendly Brenton Point State Park in Newport, RI, offers visitors expansive views of the bay and ocean, picnic tables, walking trails, and gardens. Dogs are welcome to join their humans but must always be leashed. See Details
Lincoln Woods State Park Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, RI, is one of Blackstone Valley's great treasures. A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland, it is a popular getaway for northeastern Rhode Islanders. Visitors can enjoy walking their leashed dogs with certification papers at this park in the day-use areas. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and are prohibited from all state bathing beaches from April 1st through September 30th. See Details
Point Judith Lighthouse The trails surrounding Point Judith Lighthouse are pet-friendly in Narragansett, RI. While the lighthouse isn't directly accessible, you can admire it outside and the incredible scenery along the coastline. There are benches to rest and a grassy area to walk your furry friend or picnic together. See Details
Massasoit State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Massasoit State Park in East Taunton, MA. The park is home to a number of trails that weave around the pretty ponds located in the area. The best time of year to visit is in the fall, when the scarlet cranberry bogs and pine trees turn to stunning shades of contrasting colors. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit. See Details
John H. Chafee Nature Preserve Bring Fido with you to the pet-friendly John H. Chafee Nature Preserve in North Kingstown, RI. This recreation area features hiking trails to the beach that your leashed pup can join you on. Once you arrive by the water, you can partake in seasonal seal watching. See Details
Goddard Memorial State Park Goddard Memorial State Park attracts thousands of visitors each year as Rhode Island’s most popular Metropolitan Park. This dog-friendly recreation area offers a beautiful natural environment with spacious lawns, fields, and forested areas with a variety of trees from all over the world, including 62 deciduous and 19 evergreen species. There are 18 miles of bridle trails, picnic tables, 11 game fields, and a performing arts center for weddings, concerts, picnics and special events. Leashed dogs are welcome on most trails. See Details
Lloyd Center for the Environment Bring your pet to explore the beautiful trails at dog-friendly Lloyd Center for the Environment in South Dartmouth, MA. Pups are welcome off leash before 10am and after 3pm, but they must remain on a leash if visiting during the day. Dogs must be cleaned up after and are not permitted in the Raptor Zone. See Details
Freetown-Fall River State Forest Freetown-Fall River State Forest is dog friendly. Located within the Bridgewater Triangle of Assonet, MA, this forest sprawls out over 5,000 acres across the Massachusetts back-country. The area is not for the faint-hearted, however, as it's long been known as a spooky and mysterious place, stretching all the way back to the tumultuous times of Native tribes and early settlers. You can explore this stunning place along 25 miles of trails, but make sure Fido remains on a leash for the duration of your visit. See Details
Weetamoo Woods Located adjacent to Pardon Gray Preserve, Weetamoo Woods features over six miles of hiking trails for you and Fido to enjoy in Tiverton, RI. This dog-friendly recreation area on 655 acres offers lots of options for shorter or longer hikes. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pup during your visit. See Details
Washington Secondary Bike Path The Washington Secondary Bike Path 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 Cranston! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Washington Secondary Bike Path. 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
Washington Secondary Bike Path The Washington Secondary Bike Path 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 West Warwick! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Washington Secondary Bike Path. 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
East Bay Bike Path (RI) The East Bay Bike Path (RI) 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 East Providence! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the East Bay Bike Path (RI). 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
East Bay Bike Path (RI) The East Bay Bike Path (RI) 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 Riverside! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the East Bay Bike Path (RI). 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
Fort Adams Bay Walk Fort Adams Bay Walk is a dog-friendly trail located inside Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI. Fido can tag along for this scenic walk, but dogs must be kept on a leash. Fort Adams Bay Walk runs along Narragansett Bay, Newport Harbor and Brenton Cove. Visitors can view multiple lighthouses and the famous Goat Island. See Details
Rehoboth State Forest Dogs are allowed to join their owners at pet-friendly Rehoboth State Forest in Rehoboth, MA. This 138-acre park is home to a gentle 1-mile loop trail that weaves around the woodland area, featuring a spur trail to an Atlantic white cedar swamp. Dogs can join their owners around the park, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them. A small parking area is located at the entrance. See Details
Narrow Lane Orchard Narrow Lane Orchard offers a dog-friendly nature trail in North Kingstown, RI. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the 1-mile nature trail where you will be able to take a photo with Sasquatch. Fido is not permitted to be in the orchard; however, Fido may wait with someone as you purchase seasonal fruit. See Details
Slater Memorial Park Walk your leashed dog in this park named after Samuel Slater, a famous American industrialist who constructed America's first water-powered textile mill in Pawtucket. The park is home to the historic Daggett House, Water Color Society and a dog park. See Details
Wolf Hill Forest Preserve Wolf Hill Forest Preserve features six miles of dog-friendly hiking trails in Smithfield, RI. All of the trails are gently rolling, with the exception of a southern portion of Mary Mowry Trail which is very steep and rocky. Dogs must be under owner's control and cleaned up after. See Details
Pardon Gray Preserve Nestled alongside Weetamoo Woods, Pardon Gray Preserve features 1.8 miles of hiking trails for you and Fido to enjoy in Tiverton, RI. This pet-friendly recreation area on 229 acres takes you through a mix of fields and woods. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pup during your visit. See Details
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