Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Maryland

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

Pet Friendly Northside Park
Northside Park North Side Park is a beautiful recreation area in Ocean City, MD featuring dog-friendly walking trails for you and Fido to enjoy. This 58-acre park is home to athletic fields, a foot bridge, a playground, picnic shelter, two piers and over one mile of walking paths. Dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after during their visit. See Details
Pet Friendly Swallow Falls State Park
Swallow Falls State Park From the day after Labor Day until Memorial Day weekend, Fido is welcome to join you in the day-use area and on the Canyon Trail at pet-friendly Swallow Falls State Park in Oakland, MD. Leashed dogs are also allowed in the campground and on the trails that connect with the state forest. See Details
Deep Creek Lake State Park Dogs are welcome at Deep Creek Lake State Park, a 3,900-acre, man-made lake surrounded by 1,800 acres of stunning woodland in Swanton, MD. Fido can join you on Browning, Beckman and Garrett Camp Loops, all trails, boat ramps, the Discovery Center parking area with trail access, and along the shoreline. Pets are not permitted on the sandy portion of the swimming beach from Memorial Day weekend until after Labor Day. See Details
Rocks State Park Rocks State Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Jarrettsville, MD. Sprawling over 855 acres of rocky forest land, this picturesque park is rustic and relatively untouched, providing a scenic getaway for dogs and their owners. Enjoying hiking with your leashed pup on 3.5 miles of trails that weave around the park and take you to scenic spots, such as Kilgore Falls. See Details
Cylburn Arboretum If you love your flowers & gardens and you love Fido, this is the place for you. Pet-friendly Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore, MD has 207 acres of walking trails, grass pastures, many gardens, a mini museum and a greenhouse. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the arboretum. Humans must clean up after their canine companions. 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
Calvert Cliffs State Park Calvert Cliffs State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Lusby, MD. Dominated by craggy cliffs and coves, you can take your pooch to explore over 13 miles of trails throughout this scenic park. Don't forget to check out the quarter mile beach along Chesapeake Bay as well, where you may discover some interesting fossils. If Fido finds a bone, it may well be from thousands of years ago. See Details
Gathland State Park As you hike the Appalachian Trail, take a break to explore dog-friendly Gathland State Park at the Crampton's Gap Trailhead in Jefferson, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the historic park, so you and Fido can explore the War Correspondent's Arch, the South Mountain Battlefield, and a picnic at the pavilion. See Details
New Germany State Park New Germany State Park is a dog-friendly destination sandwiched between Big Savage Mountain and Meadow Mountain in Grantsville, MD. Enjoy diverse forests, a small lake and ten miles of multi-use trails to explore. Pets are welcome in Hemlock camp loop, some of the cabins, the day-use area, and on the lake, but not on groomed trails during cross-country ski season and on the sandy beach portion of the swimming beach. See Details
Washington Monument State Park Washington Monument State Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Middletown, MD. You and Fido can hop on a section of the Appalachian Trail to get to the centerpiece of the park, Washington Monument, the first completed monument in George Washington's memory. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a leash under six feet, as long as owners clean up any mess after them. See Details
Cromwell Valley Park Cromwell Valley Park is a 380-acre natural area in Parkville, MD. This pet-friendly park is comprised of pasture, cultivated gardens, open fields, woods, hedgerows, orchards and wooded piedmont hills. The diversity of this habitat makes it an excellent area for wildlife, which you can view while walking along any of the seven hiking trails throughout the park. Please note that dogs must be leashed at all times. See Details
Gunpowder Falls State Park One of Maryland's largest state parks, Gunpowder Falls State Park is dog friendly. Located in Middle River, MD on over 18,000 acres, this scenic park contains tidal wetlands and steep, rugged slopes. It features more than 120 miles of multi-use trails, protected state wildlands, historic sites and more. Leashed pets are welcome in all undeveloped areas, the Dundee Creek Marina area, and in the Hammerman area, except for the sandy portion of the swimming beach from Memorial Day Weekend until after Labor Day. 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
Hashawha Environmental Center Bring Fido to hike the pet-friendly trails at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster, MD. This 320-acre park includes 5 miles of multi-use trails for leashed pets to enjoy. The scenic grounds are home to Lake Hashawha and an abundance of wildlife. See Details
Gambrill State Park Gambrill State Park is a dog-friendly destination where Fido is invited to hike with you in Frederick, MD. In addition to the trails, leashed pups are also welcome in the day-use areas with picnic shelters and in the many campgrounds dotted around the park. Located on the ridge of the Catoctin Mountains, the park's 16 miles of trails weave around woodlands taking you to beautiful overlooks of prairies and farmland for miles around. See Details
McHenry Community Park Managed by the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club, McHenry Community Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in McHenry, MD. Bring your leashed pup for a walk on the 6-mile Meshach Browning Trail System, or relax with a picnic lunch at the covered pavilion. Other park amenities include a disc golf course, a softball field, restrooms and the Garrett County Dog Park. See Details
Palmer State Park Palmer State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Street, MD. Leashed pets are welcome at this 555-acre park, containing two miles of scenic Deer Creek running through the center. There's plenty to see at this state park along the banks of the creek, including a number of undeveloped trails that weave around the woodland. See Details
Broadneck Park Bring Fido for a visit to pet-friendly Broadneck Park in Annapolis, MD. This community park features a walking trail, baseball fields, a picnic area, playground and restrooms. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a stroll with you, and there is also an on-site dog park. See Details
WB&A Trail The WB&A 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 Bowie! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the WB&A 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
Marshy Point Nature Center Marshy Point Nature Center is a pet-friendly attraction in Baltimore, MD. This nature center is located along the Dundee and Saltpeter Creeks and features hiking trails and year round activities and events. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails, as long as owners pick up after them. See Details
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