Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Delaware

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

First State Heritage Park

Dover, DE

First State Heritage Park Leashed dogs are welcome at First State Heritage Park, a pet-friendly park where you can discover the history of Delaware's capital city of Dover. Described as a park without boundaries, this sprawling urban park connects historic and cultural sites. You can wander with Fido and take in the sights of historic buildings including John Bell House and the Old State House. Interpreters dressed in Revolutionary-era attire can be found throughout the park and will give insight into a bygone era. See Details

Fox Point State Park

Wilmington, DE

Fox Point State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Fox Point State Park, a pet-friendly park in Wilmington, DE. Located on the bank of the Delaware River, this recreation area provides a great vantage point to the vast shipping channel beyond. You and Fido can hike or bile along Riverview Trail to take in the sights of the river and meadows. The park offers additional paved pathways and scenic picnic locales as well. See Details

Fort DuPont State Park

Delaware City, DE

Fort DuPont State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Fort DuPont State Park, previously an active military base from the Civil War to World War II in Delaware City, DE. A popular activity at this pet-friendly park is to walk the River View Trail, which follows the Delaware River. You can even spot where canons and guns once lined this pathway. See Details

Junction and Breakwater Trail

Dewey Beach, DE

Junction and Breakwater Trail The Junction and Breakwater Trail is a dog-friendly trail near Dewey Beach, DE, 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 Dewey Beach! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Junction and Breakwater 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

PennDel Trail

Newark, DE

PennDel Trail The PennDel 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 Newark! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the PennDel 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

James F. Hall Trail

Newark, DE

James F. Hall Trail The James F. Hall 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 Newark! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the James F. Hall 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

Swamp Forest Trail

Bear, DE

Swamp Forest Trail Fido is welcome on The Swamp Forest Trail at dog-friendly Lums Pond State Park in Bear, DE. This popular trail offers visitors the chance to wander through the swampy undergrowth and through the tall trees without getting their feet or paws wet. The boardwalk that weaves through the forest is a popular adventure spot for cyclists, so keep an eye out for them as you explore with your pup. See Details

Assawoman Wildlife Area

Frankford, DE

Assawoman Wildlife Area Assawoman Wildlife Area is a pet-friendly spot in Frankford, DE. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along to explore the 3,100 acres of wilderness. Activities include kayaking, hiking the salt-marsh trails and fishing. See Details

Redden State Forest

Georgetown, DE

Redden State Forest Redden State Forest is a pet-friendly outdoor recreation spot totaling more than 12,900 acres in Georgetown, DE. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along to explore the area. You'll come across over 44 miles of trails popular for hiking, horseback riding, bicycling and bird watching. See Details

Augustine Wildlife Area

Middletown, DE

Augustine Wildlife Area Augustine Wildlife Area is a pet-friendly spot in Middletown, DE. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along to explore the 3,100 acres of wilderness. Activities include water sports, hiking and wildlife watching. See Details

Blackbird State Forest

Smyrna, DE

Blackbird State Forest Blackbird State Forest is a pet-friendly, outdoor recreation spot located on the border of New Castle and Kent Counties in Symra, DE. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along to explore the area. Activities include over 40 miles of trails, which include a 2,200-foot paved nature trail that is ADA-accessible. The trail system interconnects eight primitive campsites and four picnic sites. See Details

Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area

Townsend, DE

Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area is a pet-friendly spot in Townsend, DE. Your leashed pup can tag along to explore over 5,500 acres of wilderness. Activities include wildlife watching, water sports and trails. Please note that it's essential to know when hunting season is, and in doubt, wear orange. See Details