Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Topsham, ME

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

Pet Friendly Mackworth Island
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
Pet Friendly Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
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
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
Popham Beach State Park Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg, ME is dog-friendly from October 1st through March 31st. During this off-season period, leashed dogs can enjoy the luscious sandy beach that stretches along the mouth of the Kennebec River. There are also plenty of pretty picnic spots with charcoal grills, many of which overlook the water. Dogs are permitted in campgrounds, with the exception of Sebago Lake State Park Campground. Please leash and clean up after your pets when in the park. Please note that pet owners may be assigned picnic or campsites in a less congested area of the park. See Details
Reid State Park Reid State Park is a dog-friendly area in Georgetown, ME. This popular park has beautiful white sandy beaches, but Fido is only permitted on State Park beaches in Maine from October 1st to March 31st. When you visit Griffith Head in the park, you'll discover a rocky headland that overlooks the rest of the park and a number of seascapes. There are lighthouses in the area as well, including on Sequin Island and Hendricks Head. You can bring Fido with you around the park if they are on a leash under six feet, as long as you clean up any mess after them. See Details
Doubling Point Lighthouse Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic, ME. Established in 1898, this lighthouse on the Kennebec River features a scenic trail that is well worth a visit with your leashed pup. Please bring dog waste bags to carry out when you depart the private property. 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
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
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
Monhegan Island trails About 12 miles of trails, often steep and strenuous, lead through wooded areas and over rocky ledges up to the highest ocean cliffs on the Maine coastline. Volunteers and experienced woodsmen work tirelessly to improve the trails but there will always be a slippery spot or a steep climb. Get a trail map at an Island shop before setting out with your leashed dog. Most of the Island is wild land, with woods and undergrowth so thick you can’t cut across from one trail to another without becoming lost. The trail map published by the Monhegan Associates, showing trails, their names, their numbers, and their difficulty, is reliable, cheap, and easily available. You can view it online but really should plan on purchasing one (for a nominal fee) to carry when you hike away from the Village. You’ll be charged boat fare for your dog and are expected to dispose of its waste as in a city. 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. See Details
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
Bradbury Mountain State Park Bradbury Mountain State Park is a dog-friendly place in Pownal, ME. Covering 800 acres of forested land in total, the park is home to 21 miles of hiking trails that can be used to explore the area. Bradbury Mountain is 485 feet high and offers wonderful views of the surrounding area from the top. Your pup is welcome to join you as long as they are on a leash no longer than six feet and are cleaned up after. See Details
Fort Popham State Historic Site Bring Fido along for a stroll through Fort Popham State Historic Site in Phippsburg, ME. Pets are not permitted on the beach or inside the fort itself, but they can enjoy the grassy outskirts of the property and take in the beautiful water views. Be sure to keep them on a leash at all times. See Details
Androscoggin River Bicycle Path Androscoggin River Bicycle Path in Brunswick, ME invites Fido to enjoy a leashed walk while taking in scenic views. This pet-friendly paved trail goes from the Cooks Corner area to Brunswick and is about 2.6-miles long. The road is plowed and sanded in the wintertime. See Details
Androscoggin Riverlands State Park Androscoggin Riverlands State Park is a pet-friendly place in Turner, ME. Bring Fido along while you explore Maine's second largest urban area and it's 2,675 acres. There are numerous trails located at the park, including 12 miles of multi-use and 10 miles of hiking trails. Pet owners are reminded to keep their animals on a leash for the duration of their visit and to clean up any mess that they leave behind. See Details
Auburn Riverwalk at Bonney Park Auburn Riverwalk at Bonney Park in Auburn, ME is pet friendly. Located in the heart of downtown, this park is a hub for the new Riverwalk trail and a link to the Lewiston park system over the Trestle Bridge. Bring your dog along, but don't forget to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details
Eastern Trail The Eastern 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 South Portland! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the South Portland Pathway. 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
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
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