Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Sanford, ME

There are 16 dog-friendly hiking trails within 20 miles of Sanford. 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 Sanford.

Pet Friendly Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is a pet-friendly place in Wells, ME. Bring Fido out for a walk in nature, among the 50 miles of beautiful coastline. The terrain is diverse with sandy beaches, rocky seashores, and lush forests. Be sure to clean up after your pup and keep them leashed while exploring. See Details
Pet Friendly Vaughan Woods State Park
Vaughan Woods State Park Dogs are allowed to join their owners on the trails at Vaughan Woods State Park in South Berwick, ME. This pet-friendly public recreation area is a 165-acre forested tract along the banks of Salmon Falls River. There are 3 miles of hiking trails that loop through old-growth stands of pine and hemlock. Pets must be cleaned up after and kept on a four-foot leash. See Details
Dover Community Trail Dover Community Trail in Dover, NH, is a dog-friendly, 3-mile round trip trail that follows former railroad bed and provides public access to protected greenways along the Cochecho and Bellamy Rivers. The in-town section of the trail provides a pedestrian and bicycle friendly connection between downtown, the Dover Middle and High School campuses and Bellamy Park. Rural extensions of the trail provide areas for bicycling, hiking, bird watching, and fishing along the rivers. See Details
Mount Agamenticus Your leashed pup is welcome on the well-marked, dog-friendly trails with lovely mountain views at Mount Agamenticus in York, ME. This popular spot is great for hiking with Fido while enjoying the diverse plant and animals species in this unique coastal forest. See Details
Marginal Way Walkway Leashed dogs are welcome at the Marginal Way Walkway from October 1 to March 31 in Ogunquit, ME. This pet-friendly trail is a great spot to enjoy a scenic 1.5-mile stroll along the coast with Fido during the off season. Dogs are not allowed from April 1 to September 30. The trail is accessible from the Perkins Cove parking lot. See Details
Goodwill Conservation Area Trailheads Goodwill Conservation Area Trailheads features dog-friendly hiking in Barrington, NH. Its features include Richardson Pond, a small dammed pond that helps provide habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species. There is a multi-use trail system through the property, among which is the well-known and loved Winnie the Pooh Trail where you can see sites from the book such as Piglett's house! See Details
Rotary Park Rotary Park is a pet-friendly spot in Biddeford, ME. Your pup is welcome to tag along as you explore the area. Amenities include a dog park, walking trails, a boat lunch and a nine-hole disc golf course. See Details
Willand Pond Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a visit to Willand Pond Park in Dover, NH. This pet-friendly recreation area offers a trail system and a picnic area with tables and benches overlooking the pond. The park is located along the northern side of the pond beginning in Dover off of Route 108 and ending in Somersworth near High Street. See Details
Dominicus Hanson Pines Park Fido is welcome to join you for a walk at Dominicus Hanson Pines Park in Rochester, NH, where leashed dogs are allowed on the pet-friendly paved walkways and dirt paths. Enjoy meandering along the shores of the Cocheco River with multiple water access points and a footbridge crossing. Please remember to clean up after your pets. See Details
Maud Jones Memorial Forest Trail Maud Jones Memorial Forest Trail welcomes Fido to join you for a hike in Lee, NH. This pet-friendly trail is a shaded, soil path on conservation land that's home to a variety of plants and bird species. This area also features a dry geological “kettle hole,” a bowl-shaped depression about 200 feet in diameter. Please note that limited parking is available for three cars, and there are no restrooms or water on site. See Details
Rogers Pond Park Bring Fido out for a fun afternoon at Rogers Pond Park in Kennebunk, ME. Take a walk around the pond, have a picnic, or wade in the water with your pup at close by Mousam River. Features of the park include benches, picnic areas, a pavilion, boat access, an open field, and opportunities for fishing. Keep your pup leashed at all times and clean up after them. See Details
Gonic Trails at Mount Isinglas Recreational Area Gonic Trails at Mount Isinglas Recreational Area features dog-friendly hiking trails in Rochester, NH. Leashed pups are welcome on three separate forested trails near the Isinglass. Locke’s Local Loop and Watson’s Way are both loop trails measuring close to 1.5 miles in length, while Luanne’s Lane is 3.5 miles each way. The trails are open year-round for fall leaf-peeping or winter snowshoeing. See Details
Woodland Valley Disc Golf Woodland Valley Disc Golf is pet-friendly. Bring your pooch along with you to fling a disc at a variety of holes dotted around this pretty course in Maine. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you, as long as they don't try and intercept any perfect throws heading towards the holes. Don't forget to clean up any mess that's left behind. Rates start at $6 per round, or you can buy a day pass for $9. See Details
Bellamy Park Bellamy Park is a 33-acre dog-friendly wooded area in Dover, NH. Leashed pets can accompany you along the scenic trail which gives access to Bellamy River. Bellamy Park is a well known for the popular disc golf course and walkers should be mindful of people playing this sport throughout the park. See Details
Scoutland Trail at Bicentennial Park Scoutland Trail at Bicentennial Park is an out-and-back, multiuse, dog-friendly trail that's almost four miles in Rollinsford, NH. It begins near the back of the parking lot for Bicentennial Park just off Main Street at the Maine-New Hampshire border at the Salmon Falls River. The trail is wide and flat with water access. See Details
Kingman Farm Nature Trail Leashed pets are welcome to join you for a walk along Kingman Farm Nature Trail, a dog-friendly route in Madbury, NH. This 2.4 mile loop begins behind Madbury Town Hall, crosses a shoulder of Hick's Hill, and enters the western portion of Kingman Farm. The trail takes an average of 55 minutes to complete on foot and is popular with hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. See Details
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