Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Traverse City, MI

There are 8 dog-friendly hiking trails in Traverse City. 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 Traverse City.

Pet Friendly Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trail (TART)
Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trail (TART) Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trail (TART) 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 Traverse City! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Traverse Area Recreation Trail (TART). 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
Pet Friendly Leelanau Trail
Leelanau Trail The Leelanau 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 Traverse City! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Leelanau 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
Boardman Lake Loop Trail Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Boardman Lake Loop Trail in Traverse City, MI. The 3-mile heavily wooded trail wraps along the eastern and northern boundaries of Boardman Lake. See Details
Beitner Park Dogs are welcome in the Beitner Park as long as they are leashed. There are 5 miles of trails to explore in the adjacent Nature Education Reserve. See Details
Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park is a pet-friendly recreation spot in Michigan. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the hiking trails, but please note they aren't allowed on the beach. The park is only two miles from downtown, one of Michigan's most popular resort towns. See Details
Clinch Park Clinch Park is a pet-friendly passive recreation spot in Traverse City, MI. Leashed pets were welcome to join you on the paved walking path with points overlooking the water. A concession stand and restrooms are also available on site. Please note Fido is not allowed on the beach, splash pad or playground during your visit. See Details
The Hippie Tree The Hippie Tree is a pet-friendly landmark in Traverse City, MI. The tree received its nickname because of the spiritual visitors (hippies, as locals called them) who would come to this spot for enlightenment. After receiving visions, these artists painted bright, neon paint on the tree's bark. The address listed is for Greenspire School, which is adjacent to the trail. From the trailhead, take the first right, and you will proceed up a large hill into a clearing. The next left will lead you down to the Hippie Tree. See Details
Pelizzari Natural Area Leashed dogs are welcome to explore pet-friendly trails through Pelizzari Natural Area in Traverse City, MI. This 62-acre park features three miles of trails which meander through wide open fields and former orchards, upland forests, and lowlands with giant hemlock trees. See Details
Good Harbor Bay Trail Good Harbor Bay Trail is pet friendly. This 2.7-mile lightly trafficked loop trail is located near Cedar, Michigan, and offers the chance to see wildlife along the way. Leashed dogs are welcome on the path as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details
Interlochen State Park Interlochen State Park in Michigan is located on two fishing and swimming lakes: Green Lake and Duck Lake. The dog-friendly park was established in 1917 to preserve one of the last virgin pine stands for the people of Michigan. Dogs aren't permitted in buildings or swimming areas. See Details
Leelanau Trail The Leelanau 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 Suttons Bay! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Leelanau 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
Brown Bridge Quiet Area Dogs are welcome at Brown Bridge Quiet Area, a 1,310-acre preserve located 11 miles southeast of Traverse City and is the result of two monumental events; the year they built the Brown Bridge Dam and the year they removed it. Today the Brown Bridge Quiet Area is one of the region’s largest and most diverse natural areas where visitors can wander 8 miles of trails through forests of white and red pine, paper birch, red maple and white cedar while often gazing over a blue-ribbon trout stream through the trees. See Details
Bayside Park Bayside Park in Acme, MI is dog-friendly. This coastal community park has direct beach access and leashed dogs are welcome to join for you a stroll along the sand. Bayside Park also has a restrooms and a children's playground. See Details
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