Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Massachusetts

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

Boston Public Garden

Boston, MA

Boston Public Garden Leashed dogs are welcome at Boston Public Garden, a famous, pet-friendly botanical garden in the center of Boston known for its swan boats, walking paths and sculptures. See Details

Maudslay State Park

Newburyport, MA

Maudslay State Park Maudslay State Park is a beautiful pet-friendly area in Newburyport, MA. This park is perfect for spending time exploring the trails with Fido. The area is home to 19th century gardens, rolling meadows, towering pines and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in the state. When the plants are in bloom, the gardens offer a stunning array of colors that have to be seen to be believed. Dogs are welcome to join their owners around the park on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details

Borderland State Park

Easton, MA

Borderland State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Borderland State Park in Easton, MA. This pet-friendly park offers over 20-miles of hiking trails to explore and many ponds that water-loving canines will enjoy. See Details

Great Brook Farm State Park

Carlisle, MA

Great Brook Farm State Park Great Brook Farm State Park is a pet-friendly park in Carlisle, MA. Leashed dogs can join their humans in exploring the 20 miles of trails together. The trails are popular for cross-country skiing in the winter. There is also a working dairy farm, complete with resident farm animals, on the property. See Details

Bourne Farm

North Falmouth, MA

Bourne Farm Bourne Farm is a popular dog walking site in North Falmouth, MA. Bring Fido along for a stroll on the pet-friendly trails and through the open fields. All dogs must be on a leash at all times when on the property. They're closed for dog walking and to the public during private events. See Details

Middlesex Fells Reservation

Stoneham, MA

Middlesex Fells Reservation Leashed dogs are welcome at Middlesex Fells Reservation, a pet-friendly, 2,500-acre woodland park that ranges through multiple towns, including Medford, Malden and Stoneham, MA. You and Fido can explore a multitude of different trails and landscapes, including ponds, forests, streams and scenic views. There are even some off-leash areas that are clearly posted throughout the park. See Details

Halibut Point State Park

Rockport, MA

Halibut Point State Park Halibut Point State Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in Rockport, MA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the scenic hiking trails as you take in the stunning views. See Details

Bash Bish Falls State Park

Mount Washington, MA

Bash Bish Falls State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Bash Bish Falls State Park in Mount Washington, MA. The centerpiece of the park, the stunning falls, are the highest single drop waterfalls in the state. You and Fido can view this natural wonder from the overlook or explore the area on the pet-friendly trails that weave around the park. See Details

Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation

South Deerfield, MA

Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation Leashed dogs are allowed at Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation, a pet-friendly preserve in South Deerfield, MA. You and Fido can explore a few different trails that lead to the summit of Mount Sugarloaf, offering amazing views of the Connecticut River Valley. See Details

Minute Man National Historical Park

Lincoln, MA

Minute Man National Historical Park Minute Man National Historical Park is a pet-friendly site in Lincoln, MA. Your leashed pup can tag along to explore the area of significant structures and landscapes associated with the opening battle of the American Revolution. Please note you must clean up after your pet, but no trash cans are provided. See Details

World's End

Hingham, MA

World's End Leashed dogs are welcome at World's End, a pet-friendly seaside park in Hingham, MA, with plenty of hiking and walking trails. While there is little to no beach access, the trails are well-groomed and offer gorgeous views of Boston Harbor. See Details

Jamaica Pond

Boston, MA

Jamaica Pond Leashed dogs are welcome at Jamaica Pond, a pet-friendly park in Boston, MA. You and Fido can wander the 1.5-mile path that surrounds the pond. If you're coming by car, you can find parking on Perkins Street, located on the pond's west side. See Details

Norman Rockwell Museum

Stockbridge, MA

Norman Rockwell Museum Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you explore the pet-friendly grounds of the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA. The museum houses the world’s largest and most significant collection of Rockwell’s work. While Fido can not browse the artwork inside, the grounds offer 36 acres to explore, including sculptures, lovely landscaping, scenic views and picnic tables. Note that pets may not be left unattended in cars or anywhere else for owners to enter the museum. See Details

Mount Holyoke Range State Park

Amherst, MA

Mount Holyoke Range State Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at Mount Holyoke Range State Park in Amherst, MA. This 3,000-acre pet-friendly park features a stunning seven mile mountain range, streams, woods and wetlands. You can explore all this and more on over thirty miles of blazed trails at the park. One of the most popular trails is Seven Sisters, an 8-mile hike through a series of summits and lookouts to the Holyoke Summit House. Please be sure to clean up after your pup. See Details

Bradley Palmer State Park

Topsfield, MA

Bradley Palmer State Park Leashed dogs can join you at Bradley Palmer State Park, a pet-friendly park in Topsfield, MA. Explore over 721 acres of meadows and forests along the park's scenic, wooded trails. Please note that pets are not permitted inside any of the buildings located at the park. See Details

Sholan Farms

Leominster, MA

Sholan Farms Leashed dogs are welcome at Sholan Farms, a pet-friendly community-owned apple orchard in Leominster, MA. They grow a variety of apples and other fruit on this 169-acre u-pick farm, and the property also features trails for you and Fido to explore. Pups are also welcome on their monthly twilight hikes. Call or visit their website for details on their next walk. See Details

The Knob

Falmouth, MA

The Knob Enjoy scenic views and wildlife viewing at The Knob, a dog-friendly nature area in Falmouth, MA. The trails follow along the shoreline and offers impressive views of Quissett Harbor and Buzzards Bay. The Knob is a popular spot for sunset watching and birding. Please leash and clean up after your pets on the trails. See Details

Massasoit State Park

Taunton, MA

Massasoit State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Massasoit State Park in East Taunton, MA. The park is home to a number of trails that weave around the pretty ponds located in the area. The best time of year to visit is in the fall, when the scarlet cranberry bogs and pine trees turn to stunning shades of contrasting colors. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit. See Details

Cushing Memorial Park

Framingham, MA

Cushing Memorial Park Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Cushing Memorial Park in Framingham, MA. The park is 67.5-acres and contains lots of paved pathways for you to walk with your pup. Other features of the park include a 9/11 Memorial, flower gardens, benches,, gazebos, a keyhole garden and lots of shady spots to rest. See Details

Deer Island HarborWalk

Winthrop, MA

Deer Island HarborWalk Leashed dogs are welcome at Deer Island HarborWalk in Winthrop, MA, which offers miles of paved, pet-friendly pathways for you and Fido to explore. While scenic throughout, this park's highest vantage point offers sweeping views of downtown Boston and the Harbor. See Details