Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Washington, DC

There are 8 dog-friendly hiking trails in Washington. 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 Washington.

Pet Friendly Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon Trail The Mount Vernon Trail is a dog-friendly trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Washington, DC. The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mount Vernon 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
Pet Friendly Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail
Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail is a multi-use trail that's dog friendly a great place to walk Fido in Washington, DC. The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker 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
Kingman and Heritage Islands Park Kingman And Heritage Islands Park in Washington DC is dog friendly. Fido is welcome to explore the Kingman Island Trail and boardwalk as long as he remains leashed. Picnicking, wildlife viewing, hiking and boating are the most popular activities for visitors to the park. Please clean up after your pets and properly dispose of all trash. See Details
Tidal Basin Loop Trail Fido can join you as you wander along the two-mile, dog-friendly Tidal Basin Loop Trail in Washington, DC, as you take in views of the water, cherry blossoms when in bloom, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and the Washington Monument. Pets are allowed around the Tidal Basin and on the grounds of the memorials, but not inside the memorials themselves. Dogs must be kept on a 6-foot or shorter leash during their visit. See Details
Rock Creek Park Rock Creek Park is dog friendly and encompasses 1,754 acres which lie north of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, DC. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you when exploring scenic riverfront walking paths such as Western Ridge Trail. Visitors will find numerous picnic areas and other interlinking trails throughout this beautiful urban oasis. See Details
Rock Creek Park Trails The Rock Creek Park Trails is a dog-friendly multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Washington, DC. The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Rock Creek Park Trails. 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
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park is a dog-friendly multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Washington, DC. The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park. 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
Capital Crescent Trail The Capital Crescent Trail near Washington, DC is dog friendly and 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 Washington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Capital Crescent 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
Jones Point Park Jones Point Park is a pet-friendly recreational spot in Alexandria, VA, located on the Potomac River. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along as you explore one of the historical places in town that features the last remaining lighthouse in Virginia. Restrooms, water fountains and a dog drinking bowl can be found underneath the park's bridge. See Details
Seneca Creek State Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Seneca Creek State Park, consisting of 6,300 acres that extend along 14 scenic miles of Seneca Creek towards the Potomac River in Gaithersburg, MD. There's an astonishing 50 miles of hiking trails around this pet-friendly park for you and Fido to enjoy, and one of the main attractions of the park is the 90-acre Clopper Lake surrounded by forests and fields. See Details
Great Falls Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Great Falls Park in McLean, VA. The trails at this pet-friendly park will lead you to an amazing view from the top, and there are several different trails you can explore with your leashed pup. See Details
Potomac Heritage Trail The Potomac Heritage Trail is a pet-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Arlington, VA! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Potomac 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
Mason Neck State Park Mason Neck State Park features wooded trails and bay views in Lorton, VA. This pet-friendly recreation area features three miles of paved multi-use trails, a large picnic area, a playground and a car-top canoe launch. Pets are invited to enjoy the trails with you, but they must remain on a leash and be cleaned up after during their visit. See Details
Lake Accotink Trail Lake Accotink Trail in Springfield, VA is pet friendly. The trail on the north side of the lake, as well as the paved trail downstream from the lake, are part of the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail which traverses Fairfax County. To protect the forest habitat, users should stay on established trails and avoid creating new ones. Dogs must be leashed and all mess cleaned up after them. See Details
Lake Accotink Park Lake Accotink Park is a pet-friendly public recreation area in Springfield, VA. The 493-acre park includes a 4-mile paved walking trail, a 55-acre lake for water sports, and lots of green space for picnics or relaxing by the lake. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details
Sligo Creek Trail The Sligo Creek Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Silver Spring! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Sligo Creek 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
Belle Haven Park Belle Haven Park in Alexandria, VA is dog friendly! The large park sits along the quaint Belle Haven Marina and welcomes leashed dogs. Ample parking and picnic tables are available. Dog owners must clean up after their pet. See Details
Fountainhead Regional Park Discover pet-friendly Fountainhead Regional Park with Fido in Fairfax Station, VA. Whether you’re a cyclist, kayaker or hiker, enjoy 2,000 acres of rugged adventures with your pup in tow. There are shared-use hiking and equestrian trails and trailhead access to the 19.7-mile Bull Run Occoquan Trail. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails. See Details
Mount Vernon Trail The Mount Vernon Trail is a dog-friendly, multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Arlington, VA! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mount Vernon 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
River Farm River Farm is a pet-friendly 25-acre historic site along the Potomac River in Alexandria, VA. Bring Fido along while you explore the beautiful pathways, gardens, woodlands and meadow surrounding the old home. It's a great spot for a leisurely stroll or afternoon picnic. Dogs are welcome on a leash. See Details
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