Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Connecticut

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If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Connecticut. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Connecticut that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!

Pet Friendly Tarrywile Park
Tarrywile Park Bring Fido out for an afternoon of fun and exploration on the trails at pet-friendly Tarrywile Park in Danbury, CT. Leashed pups are welcome at this scenic park featuring plenty of parking, hiking trails, benches, picnic tables and a pond. See Details
Pet Friendly Racebrook Tract
Racebrook Tract Leashed dogs are welcome at Racebrook Tract, a pet-friendly hiking area in Orange, CT. There are four blazed trails that weave through mostly level forest, including an accessible paved trail that leads to a boardwalk over the wetlands. Please remember to clean up after Fido. See Details
Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve Bring Fido on a leash to Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve, a dog-friendly, 40-acre area in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The park offers great hiking trails. Please keep your pup on a leash no longer than 6 feet in length. See Details
Natchaug State Forest Leashed dogs are allowed at Natchaug State Forest, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Easton, CT. Pups are welcome in the picnic areas and hiking trails. Other popular activities include fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. See Details
Rockwell Park Check out the pet-friendly Rockwell Park in Bristol, CT. Fido is welcome to join you in exploring this 8-acre recreation area featuring the B.A.R.K Park Off-Leash Dog Park, hiking trails, a river and picnic areas. Your pup must be leashed when not in the dog park. See Details
Savin Rock Trail Leashed dogs can join you on a walk along Savin Rock Trail, a scenic pet-friendly paved boardwalk along the beach in West Haven, CT. However, please note that dogs are not permitted on the beach and a resident parking pass is necessary to access convenient parking. See Details
Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Cheshire, CT, is dog friendly and suitable for leashed pets. The off-road, multi-use asphalt trail is ideal for a casual stroll or bike ride with Fido. This route is flat, well-maintained and spans 5.5 miles from Cheshire to Hamden, before joining the Farmington Canal Greenway in New Haven. The trail can be accessed from many different points, and is easily traversed in smaller sections. See Details
Stratton Brook State Park Trail The Stratton Brook State Park 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 Simsbury! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Stratton Brook State Park 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
West Rock Ridge State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at West Rock Ridge State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Hamden and New Haven, CT. You and Fido can enjoy the scenic views, numerous hiking trails, picnicking and more at this beautiful state park. See Details
Sunnybrook State Park Part of Paugnut State Forest and connected to it by the 2.1-mile John Muir Trail, Sunnybrook State Park is set on 464 wooded acres. This pet-friendly park in Torrington, CT offers plenty of trails, including five nature trails, and a pond to play and cool off in. Pack a lunch, wear comfortable shoes, and enjoy a memorable excursion with your leashed pup. See Details
Moosup Valley State Park Trail The Moosup Valley State Park Trail in Mossup, CT 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 Moosup! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Moosup Valley State Park 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
Above All State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Above All State Park in Warren, CT. This 31-acre, pet-friendly park has plenty of natural and man-made sites to explore including the remains of a Cold War Bunker. See Details
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is pet-friendly. Bring your pooch along to explore 12 miles of garden trails and wander around the Bartlett, a living classroom for people and dogs to experience and enjoy nature. They offer an enchanting environment, where you can explore the grounds with your pup, research a particular variety of plant or attend an event. Their trails will take you through beautiful gardens, past champion trees, and into native Connecticut habitats, alongside colonial stonewalls and over pristine wetlands. Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk. See Details
Steep Rock Preserve Steep Rock Preserve is a pet-friendly recreational area in Washington Depot, CT. This 998-acre site offers hiking trails which follow the river banks and provide access into the hillsides above. Dogs are allowed on the trails at this nature preserve, as long as they are leashed and all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details
American Legion & Peoples State Forests American Legion & Peoples State Forests are pet-friendly natural areas in Barkhamsted, CT. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the beautiful, wooded areas and numerous trails as long as they are on a leash. This recreational area features trails ranging from less than a half mile to two miles for you and Fido to enjoy. See Details
Northwest Park Northwest Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Windsor, CT. Bring Fido out to explore the hundreds of acres. There's 12 miles of trails to hike on, spacious grass fields to picnic on, a community garden, and even an on-site dog park. Dogs must be leashed while visiting. See Details
Wadsworth Falls State Park Wadsworth Falls State Park is a dog-friendly natural area in Middletown, CT, where you and Fido can enjoy hiking wooded trails with beautiful views. Make your way to the scenic Big Falls waterfall with your leashed pup, but please note that pets are not permitted on the beach or in the swimming pond. See Details
Bear Mountain Reservation Leashed pets may join you on the hiking trails at Bear Mountain Reservation in Danbury, CT. This dog-friendly destination features beautiful woodlands and lovely views of Candlewood Lake on 140 acres of green space. See Details
Cranbury Park Located on 227 acres surrounding the historic Gallaher Mansion in Norwalk, CT, Cranbury Park offers some dog-friendly areas on the property for pups to run off leash. Dogs are also allowed on the trails and in the orchard, but they're not permitted on the Great Lawn or near the mansion, playground or pavilion. Please note a parking fee may apply when visiting. See Details
Pequonnock River Trail The Pequonnock River 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 Monroe! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Pequonnock River 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
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