Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in West Camp, NY

Shaupeneak Ridge in Ulster Park, NY, is a pet-friendly destination. Bring Fido for a day out to explore the 936.5 acres. Partake in one of the hiking trails that will provide beautiful scenery from the Marlboro Mountains and the chance to see a wetland pond and waterfall. Leash regulations apply.

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Olana State Historic Site

Hudson, NY

Olana State Historic Site

Olana State Historic Site is a historic house museum and property in Greenport, New York, near the city of Hudson. The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Access to Olana’s dog-friendly, 250-acre landscape is free. The park is open every day from 8 AM to sunset. Bring Fido to explore Frederic Church’s designed landscape with five miles of carriage roads as a way to enjoy the outdoors.

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Kaaterskill Falls

Haines Falls, NY

Kaaterskill Falls

Kaaterskill Falls has been one of the region's most popular attractions in Haines Falls, NY, for centuries. This pet-friendly hike welcomes dogs to join you to view the magnificent two-tier 260-foot waterfall. Plan an early morning weekday trip to avoid crowds and be prepared for muddy or slippery conditions after heavy rainfall. Visitors can also take Laurel House Road to reach a popular viewing platform looking down onto the waterfall.

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Overlook Mountain Wild Forest

Woodstock, NY

Overlook Mountain Wild Forest

Overlook Mountain Wild Forest is a pet-friendly spot in Woodstock, NY. Bring Fido out for a day to explore. The area hosts a hiking trail with a unique combination of a historic fire tower, mountain house ruins and impressive views. The summit of Overlook Mountain is one of the top three most visited locations in the Catskill Forest Preserve. Please keep Fido on a leash and look out for the Timber Rattlesnake.

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Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Saugerties, NY

Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Take Fido on an outing through dog-friendly Kaaterskill Wild Forest in Saugerties, NY. Located within the Catskill Forest Preserve, this 7,620-acre area offers year-round activities for you and your canine companion. Enjoy taking one of the many hiking trails in warmer months or venture out to cross-country ski & snowshoe in winter. The 2.4 mile Huckleberry Point Trail offers view across the Hudson Valley, Overlook Mountain, and peaks emerging from the distant Indian Head Wilderness. The long and steep Kaaterskill High Peak Trail is a 6.5 mile route popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders alike. Camping is permitted within Kaaterskill Wild Forest and one designated primitive campsite can be found along the Escarpment Trail.

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Coxsackie Riverside Park

Coxsackie, NY

Coxsackie Riverside Park

Coxsackie Riverside Park is a pet-friendly spot in New York. Wander with your pup along the trails of this popular park and enjoy the colors of fall on the trees around you. Home to a yearly blessing of the animals, this is a great place to visit with your dog and see somewhere new.

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Sojourner Truth State Park

Kingston, NY

Sojourner Truth State Park

Sojourner Truth State Park in Kingston, NY is pet-friendly. Opened in 2022, this beautiful state park honors African American abolitionist and suffragist Sojourner Truth and features one mile of Hudson River shoreline and river overlooks of pretty vistas. Elsewhere in the park, visitors will find 17 unique habitats like woods, wetlands, and a dramatic cliff and ridgeline; historic remnants of the brickmaking and ice harvesting industries; and quarried canyons.

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High Falls Conservation Area

Hudson, NY

High Falls Conservation Area

High Falls Conservation Area is a pet-friendly natural preserve in Hudson, NY. This natural wonder boasts beautiful waterfalls that are surrounded by trees. Four-legged friends are welcome to join you for a walk on one mile of winding trails. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after.

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Greenport Conservation Area

Hudson, NY

Greenport Conservation Area

Greenport Conservation Area is a pet-friendly recreational space in Hudson, NY. This over 600-acre natural preserve consists of trails and open fields with views overlooking the Hudson River. Fido is welcome to join you on a hike as long as he is leashed and cleaned up after.

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Clermont State Historic Site

Germantown, NY

Clermont State Historic Site

Leashed pups are welcome on the grounds of Clermont State Historic Site, a dog-friendly historic estate and recreation area in Germantown, NY. There are a variety of trails and gardens spread across the grounds that you and your four-legged companion can explore. Dogs aren't permitted inside any of the buildings at this site. A waste station is provided to make cleaning up after Fido convenient.

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Lake Taghkanic State Park

Ancram, NY

Lake Taghkanic State Park

Lake Taghkanic State Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Ancram, NY. You and your leashed pup can enjoy hiking, biking and cross-country skiing the park's trails. Boating, fishing, picnicking and camping are also popular. You can bring a maximum of two pets and they must remain on a six-foot or shorter leash throughout your entire visit. Proof of a current rabies vaccination must be present. Pets aren't permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches. Please clean up after Fido.

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Mills Norrie State Park

Staatsburg, NY

Mills Norrie State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at Mills Norrie State Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Staatsburg, NY. You and Fido can hike, bike and cross-country ski the numerous trails throughout this park. Fishing, boating, camping and picnicking are also popular. You can bring a maximum of two pets and they must remain on a six-foot or shorter leash throughout your entire visit. Proof of a current rabies vaccination must be present. Pets aren't permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches. Please clean up after Fido.

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