Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Kansas

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

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Bucyrus, KS

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a pet-friendly attraction in Bucyrus, KS. Bring Fido to explore the 300-acre educational, recreational and cultural resource in the Kansas City region. Leashed dogs are welcome on asphalt and mulch hiking trails, but please note that dogs aren't permitted in the botanical gardens themselves. There are a variety of educational opportunities around every bend in the path. See Details

Shawnee Mission Park

Shawnee, KS

Shawnee Mission Park The dog-friendly Shawnee Mission Park is a multi-use, 1,600-acre park located in Kansas. It is the largest park in the county and the most visited park in the entire state of Kansas. Its 53-acre off-leash dog park, one of the largest in the country, has hiking trails, large open spaces and a 200-foot dog beach. The park is also home to a number of fantastic amenities such as a beautiful 120-acre lake that's great for boating, fishing, sail boarding, and much more. There are 11 spacious shelters, numerous picnic areas, nature trails, play areas, an archery range, a disc golf course, and trails to enjoy mountain biking and horseback riding. The park is also home to The Theatre in the Park, Shawnee Mission Park Beach, and Shawnee Mission Park Marina. In season, there are canoes, pedal boats, and fishing boats available for rent at the marina. See Details

Big Shunga Park

Topeka, KS

Big Shunga Park Big Shunga Park in Topeka, KS is pet friendly. This sizable green space features trails, a BMX track, a baseball field & play equipment. Shunga Trail winds through the park and is an awesome place to take your leashed pup for a nice walk. See Details

Pracht Wetlands Park

Wichita, KS

Pracht Wetlands Park Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll along the boardwalk at Pracht Wetlands Park, a pet-friendly park in Wichita, KS. This park is one of the few remaining wetlands in the Midwest and is home to an abundance of wildlife and vegetation. See Details

Milford State Park

Milford, KS

Milford State Park Located on the shore of the largest lake in Kansas, Milford State Park is dog friendly and hugely popular among anglers and recreational boaters. There are a number of trails in the area that take in the natural and diverse beauty that Kansas has to offer, including meadows, woods, and stunning views of the vast lake itself. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the trails and around the park, as long as they are on a leash under ten feet. See Details

Cedar Bluff State Park

Ellis, KS

Cedar Bluff State Park Dogs are allowed to join their owners at pet-friendly Cedar Bluff State Park in Ellis, KS. Divided into two areas along the shorelines of Cedar Bluff Reservoir, this park is home to lots of primitive campsites and trails which stretch across 850 acres of land. For less experienced hikers, the Agave Ridge Loop is a popular paved trail for Fido to gently exercise on. Please keep dogs on a leash during your visit. See Details

Iliff Commons

Topeka, KS

Iliff Commons Dog-friendly Iliff Commons in Topeka, KS is a secluded spot which has a great nature trail with a pond, stream, woods and grass land areas. Bring your leashed companion on a day out to explore the trails alongside you. See Details

Kansas Museum of History Nature Trails

Topeka, KS

Kansas Museum of History Nature Trails Kansas Museum of History Nature Trails in Topeka, KS is pet friendly. This 2.5 mile trail winds throughout the Kansas Historical Society property in western Topeka and is divided into four sections. Signs interpret both the cultural and natural history of the area. Visitors can walk along the creek banks, through native grasslands, and into the woodlands area of the north trail. The west trail passes through the woodlands and crosses three bridges, including a rope bridge. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Strong City, KS

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Strong City, KS is where most of the remaining tall grass prairie in the United States exists. Leashed dogs are allowed on pet-friendly trails which include Fox Creek Trail, Southwind Nature Trail, Z Bar Spur, and Bottomland Nature Trail. See Details

MacLennan Park Trails

Topeka, KS

MacLennan Park Trails Dog-friendly MacLennan Park Trails is located in northwest Topeka, KS, along the hills overlooking the Kansas River. The trailheads and parking lots are found on the south side of the park on 6th Street, west of Fairlawn Road on the north side of the park, and the west side of Governor’s Mansion. MacLennan Park offers a wide limestone loop trail and a series of dirt single-track hiking and biking trails. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

Lake Shawnee

Topeka, KS

Lake Shawnee Lake Shawnee in Topeka, KS is pet friendly. This manmade lake is the perfect place to enjoy some fishing, boating and swimming alongside your furry friend. Dogs must be on a leash and cleaned up after. See Details

Perry State Park

Ozawkie, KS

Perry State Park Perry State Park in Ozawkie is one of Kansas' hidden gems. This pet-friendly park boasts 25-miles of varied trails that lead through upland forest around the 11,000 acres of Perry Reservoir. Due to the 1,000 acres of marshes around the lake, the wildlife is abundant and interesting. Fido is allowed to join you on a leash under ten feet on the wooded trails around the lake, but owners are reminded to keep the waterways clean by picking up after their pups. See Details

Kaw River State Park

Topeka, KS

Kaw River State Park Kaw River State Park in Topeka, KS is dog friendly and a perfect spot for outdoor enthusiasts. You and Fido can explore many miles of trails or enjoy water-based activities on the Kansas River, such as fishing and kayaking. Dogs must be leashed while in the park. See Details

Elk City State Park

Independence, KS

Elk City State Park Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Elk City State Park in Independence, KS. This 857-acre park is diverse, full of dense oak and hickory woodlands, rolling meadows of big bluestem, and Indian grass. The main attraction of the park for dogs and their owners are the numerous trails, including Eagle Rock Mountain Bike Trail, the Post-Oak and Green Thumb Nature Trails, the Table Mound Hiking Trail, and the Squaw Creek Hiking Trail. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the park, as long as they are on a leash under ten feet and mess is cleaned up after them. See Details

Frank Anneberg Park

Manhattan, KS

Frank Anneberg Park Frank Anneberg Park is a pet-friendly 104-acre outdoor recreation space in Manhattan, KS. Parkgoers can bring their leashed pup for a walk along the park's loop path. Amenities of the recreation area include sports fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds and a fishing dock. See Details

Clinton State Park

Lawrence, KS

Clinton State Park Dogs are welcome at Clinton State Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Lawrence, KS. This park can be found on the on the northern shore of Clinton Lake, a popular destination for anglers and recreational boat users. For dogs and their owners who are looking to explore the local area, there's a five mile cross country ski trail and a one mile self-guided nature trail. Fido can join you in the park on a leash under ten-feet in length. See Details

Cross Timbers State Park

Toronto, KS

Cross Timbers State Park Dogs are allowed to join their owners at Cross Timbers State Park, a pet-friendly area in Toronto, KS. This forested flood plain, surrounded by prairies, hills, and woods is a great place to bring Fido to explore the Kansas outback. Adjacent to the park is Toronto Lake, perfect for fishing or wandering around on one of the marked trails. Please leash and clean up after your pets. See Details

Meade State Park

Meade, KS

Meade State Park Bring Fido along the pet-friendly trails which surround a beautiful 80-acre lake at the heart of Meade State Park in Meade, KS. The main nature trail will lead you on a tour of the diverse trees, grasses, flowers, and critters that share this land. Dogs are allowed on the nature trail and around the park, as long as they are on a leash under ten feet in length. See Details

Naftzger Park

Wichita, KS

Naftzger Park Naftzger Park is a pet-friendly outdoor recreation space in downtown Wichita, KS. Bring Fido along for a day of exercise or relaxation on the spacious green lawn. There are also dog-friendly events at the park like concerts, movies, pre-arena events and more. See Details

Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

Oakley, KS

Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park Leashed pups can join you at Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park, a dog-friendly outdoor recreation space in Oakley, KS. Explore a variety of trails through the unique and rugged terrain offered by the badlands landscape, including 100-foot tall spires and cliffs. Pets must be cleaned up after and aren't allowed in public buildings or structures. See Details