Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Sussex, NJ

There are 3 dog-friendly hiking trails in Sussex, and 24 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 Sussex.

Pet Friendly High Point State Park
High Point State Park Check out the dog-friendly High Point State Park in Sussex, NJ. This stunning park encapsulates all the beauty that New Jersey has to offer. The view from High Point Monument, the main attraction of the park, is a spectacular panorama of rich farmland and forest. You and your pooch can enjoy the views of soft hills and lush valleys in three states. The blue line of the Delaware River divides the verdant ridges of New Jersey from those of Pennsylvania. High Point offers superb trails for hikers and skiers and quiet spots for campers and anglers. See Details
Pet Friendly Sunrise Mountain
Sunrise Mountain The crest of Sunrise Mountain is one of the most frequently visited sites in the pet-friendly Stokes State Forest in Sussex, NJ. The mountaintop provides a breathtaking view at an elevation of 1,653 feet above sea level. The Appalachian Trail also runs along the ridge. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you, but please remember to clean up after him. See Details
Cedar Swamp Trail Bring Fido to walk the pet-friendly Cedar Swamp Trail located in the High Point State Park in Sussex, NJ. You can enjoy this one-and-a-half-mile loop around a bog, which offers interesting and unique swamp views. You can also jump on a section of the AT while you're there. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooches leave behind to preserve the cleanliness of the park. See Details
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area The Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area is home to pet-friendly hiking trails to explore in Montville, NJ. Enjoy a wide range of geological and ecological experiences in this area of 1,675 acres featuring rugged trails, fields, forests, rock outcroppings and wetlands. See Details
Paulinskill Valley Trail The Paulinskill Valley 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 Newton! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Paulinskill Valley 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
Allamuchy Mountain State Park Visit the dog-friendly Allamuchy Mountain State Park in Stanhope, NJ. There are several miles of trails to explore with your pooch along the Musconetcong River, with some of the best trout fishing in the state to boot. Most of the trails crisscross through the forests and marshlands of the park. Dogs must be on a leash for the duration of their visit and all mess should be cleaned up after them. See Details
Liffy Island Trail Bring Fido for a walk in nature on the pet-friendly Liffy Island Trail in Jefferson, NJ. The 2.9-mile hike begins near the parking area at Prospect Park. If you'd like a shorter 0.8 mile hike, park on the shoulder of Prospect Point Rd and start there. You and your pup can enjoy a hike through the woods, then onto the boardwalk to cross the water. From there, you'll get to explore Liffy Island and take in the views of Lake Hopatcong. Be sure to keep your pup leashed while on the trail and remember to clean up after them. See Details
Mayor Dunleavy Memorial Park Mayor Dunleavy Memorial Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreational area located in Bloomingdale, NJ. Though located in the middle of the city, the dense woods gives visitors the chance to connect with nature. This 44-acre park features two off-leash dog parks, a pond, picnic tables and multiple pet-friendly hiking trails. Please note that the area is sometimes visited by bears. Pups must be leashed when not in the dog park areas. See Details
Silas Condict County Park Visit the dog-friendly Silas Condict County Park in Kinnelon, NJ. The centerpiece of this 1,000-acre recreation area is a seven-acre lake. There's plenty to do for all kinds of visitors at this interesting park. Dogs are allowed to join their owners, as long as they are on a leash and all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details
Norvin Green State Forest Norvin Green State Forest in Ringwood, NJ is dog-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails through woodland forests and rocky vistas. The hills throughout the forest range from 400 to 1,300 feet in elevation, and provide the avid hiker with scenic vistas, including the New York skyline, Burnt Meadow Brook and Lake Sonoma. See Details
Kadampa Meditation Center Kadampa Meditation Center is a pet-friendly business in Glen Spey, NY. The public can enter this temple and use the nature trails with their leashed furry friend. Buddhists believe that walking around a Temple that houses a statue of Buddha brings great good fortune. It is called ‘circumambulating’ and is usually done in a clockwise direction. See Details
Odgen Mine Railroad Path The Odgen Mine Railroad 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 Lake Hopatcong! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Odgen Mine Railroad 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
Morris Canal Greenway The Morris Canal Greenway is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Stanhope! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Morris Canal Greenway. 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
Paulinskill Valley Trail The Paulinskill Valley 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 Lafayette! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Paulinskill Valley 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
Sussex Branch Trail The Sussex Branch 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 Andover! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Sussex Branch 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
Sussex Branch Trail The Sussex Branch 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 Newton! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Sussex Branch 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
Sussex Branch Trail The Sussex Branch 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 Augusta! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Sussex Branch 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
Heritage Trail The Heritage 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 Goshen! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Heritage 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
Sussex Branch Trail The Sussex Branch 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 Lafayette! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Sussex Branch 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
Abram S. Hewitt State Forest Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Abram S. Hewitt State Forest in West Milford, NJ. This hiker's haven is not for the faint-hearted. The relatively untouched hemlock and oak forested area has some trails scattered around that can be a little difficult to scramble at times. If your pup is light and doesn't mind being carried for some sections, the view at the top is well worth the effort. A section of the Appalachian Trail also runs through the park. See Details
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