If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Minnesota. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Minnesota that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!
Minnehaha Park
Bring your dog for a hike along the gorgeous waterfalls in this Minneapolis park. This park has hiking trails through the woods and doggy access to the Mississippi River. An off-leash permit is required to gain admittance. Bring quarters for parking meters.
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Battle Creek Regional Park
Battle Creek Regional Park is a large dog-friendly open area in Maplewood, MN, which is popular with families and pet owners. Accessible through the parking lot at City of Saint Paul's Battle Creek Recreation Center, this expansive park has a summer aquatic center, pavilion, playground, and paved hiking & biking trails. Allow Fido to accompany you for a family picnic, sports games on the large open field, or take a casual stroll along one of the trails. Cross over to the east entrance located at 2350 Upper Afton Rd to access the off-leash dog park or view the listing for Battle Creek Dog Park.
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Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
Quarry Park and Nature Preserve is pet-friendly. Home to 20 abandoned granite quarries, there's plenty of interesting things to see at this park. Dogs are welcome on the hiking trails that lead to granite reflecting pools, two swimming quarries, scientific and natural areas, fishing spots and lovely picnic areas. The sizeable hills you'll be traversing with your pooch are man-made from the quarry days. Explore scenic woodlands, open prairie, wetlands, and unquarried bedrock areas too. Dogs must be on a leash for the duration of their visit and all mess should be cleaned up after them. The park is open every day of the week from 8am to 8pm.
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Rice Lake State Park
Rice Lake State Park in Owatonna, MN is dog-friendly. Bring Fido to explore five miles of hiking trails in the summer and three miles of cross-country skiing and snowmobile trails in the winter. The area is home to abundant wildlife, especially waterfowl. During the summer, enjoy a picnic at one of the shelters, and rent a canoe or kayak to paddle the shallow waters of Rice Lake with your pup. Camping options are also available.
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Judge C.R. Magney State Park
Judge C.R. Magney State Park in Grand Marais is dog-friendly. The main attraction is Devil's Kettle waterfall, where the river splits around a mass of volcanic rock and goes off into two pools. There are nine miles of trails for you and your dog to explore together, including a mile-long self-guided nature trail. The park is open daily.
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Dale Road Dog Park
Locals love this beautiful, fenced, off-leash dog park with extensive walking trails, benches, forests, and running water. Be careful as the area is not fully fenced.
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Plymouth Dog Park
There's plenty of room for your pet to run in this large, designated off-leash area, which includes mowed trails and fields. Bring water, and be careful as the area is not fenced.
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Elm Creek Park Reserve
Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove is a 4,900-acre, dog-friendly recreation area. Being the largest park in Three Rivers, amenities include a Winter Recreation Area, Eastman Nature Center, an off-leash dog area, a disc golf course, hiking and biking trails, a swimming pond, mountain biking, camping cabins and much more. Be on the lookout for wildlife such as eagles, sandhill cranes, deer, bluebirds, beavers, loons, trumpeter swans and hawks. Fido must be leashed except when playing in the off-leash dog exercise area. Special events are held throughout the year; check their website for the current schedule.
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Lions Park
Lions Park is dog-friendly. You can walk on the pathways with your leashed pup, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. Lions Park in Chaska features a playground with separate toddler area, ball fields, tennis courts, volleyball, shelter, rest rooms and picnic tables. There's also an ice Rink in the Winter.
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Central Lakes Trail
The Central Lakes 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 Osakis! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Central Lakes 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.
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Bde Maka Ska
Bde Maka Ska is a pet-friendly trail. This easy dog walk is a great place to hang out with your pooch. The main feature is the lake, formerly known as Lake Calhoun. Dogs must be kept on a leash around the lake and all mess should be cleaned up after them. The trail is open 6am to midnight in developed areas and
6am to 10pm in undeveloped areas.
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Myre-Big Island State Park
Dogs on a leash are welcome at Myre-Big Island State Park. The 16 miles of pet-friendly trails at the park lead visitors through wet lowlands, oak savanna, and grasslands. The landscape in the area is made up of oak savanna, prairies, and wetlands. You may spot the city of Albert Lea in the distance from some parts of the trail. Pet owners are reminded to clean up any mess that's left behind by their pups. Myre-Big Island State Park is open every day of the week from 8am to 10pm.
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Itasca State Park
Take Fido to visit the Headwaters of the Mississippi River and the many historic sites in dog-friendly Itasca State Park. Located in Park Rapids, MN, this park features over 30 miles of hiking trails which are ideal for Fido. Dogs are also welcome on pontoons which are available to rent for a relaxing sight-seeing opportunity.
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Lakewalk
Dog-friendly Duluth’s Lakewalk in Duluth, MN, consists of nearly 8 miles of paved pedestrian and bicycle trails. Stretching from Bayfront Park to Brighton Beach (Kitchi Gammi Park), leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you along this trail. In certain sections, the path leads walkers and their canine companions alongside beautiful Lake Superior Shore. Mutt Mitts are provided at regular intervals. Please be sure to clean up after your dog.
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Tettegouche State Park
Dogs are welcome at Tettegouche State Park in Minnesota. This area is known as a hiker's paradise, with miles and miles of trails that lead to views of Sawtooth Mountains and lots of picturesque lakes. There are also overlooks at Shovel Point and waterfalls at Baptism River to enjoy. Rock climbers flock to the park during the sunnier months to enjoy some of the best climbing opportunities in the area. Fido should be kept on a leash for the duration of their visit and all mess cleaned up after them. Tettegouche State Park is open every day of the week from 8am until 10pm.
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Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is pet-friendly. Located on the North Shore of Lake Superior, this popular park is best known for the historic lighthouse that sits atop a cliff, warning boaters that they are nearing the coastline. There are a number of pet-friendly trails around the park for you to enjoy, each more scenic than the last. Some of the trails you may end up on will lead you to the Superior Hiking Trail. Dogs are welcome throughout the park, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is open every day of the week from 8am until 10pm.
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Mill Ruins Park
The centerpiece of the revitalization of Minneapolis' historic West Side Milling District, Mill Ruins Park is dog-friendly! The Park is situated on the water and features grassy areas, a walking path, a drinking fountain, and a paid parking lot. Dogs must be on a leash for the entirety of their visit to Mill Ruins Park. The Park is open from 6am to midnight in developed areas and from 6am to 10pm in undeveloped areas.
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Superior Hiking Trail
The Superior Hiking Trail is dog-friendly. Sprawling over 310 miles across northeastern Minnesota, this popular thru-hike hugs the shoreline of Lake Superior for most of the length. The trail can be accessed from car parks located every five to ten miles, so you don’t have to thru-hike the whole thing if you haven’t got the time. You can bring Fido with you on all sections of the trail, as long as they are on a leash.
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Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park is pet-friendly! The State Park is comprised of the largest remnant of Big Woods vegetation in Minnesota and features picturesque waterfalls, over one hundred varieties of wildflowers, hiking trails and more. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times during their visit. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park is open daily from 8am to 10pm.
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Nicollet Island Park
Located just off of Historic Main Street, Nicollet Island Park is dog-friendly! The Park contains a promenade with a view of the first dam on the Mississippi. Fido is welcome to explore the park's paths, garden, and picnic area. Dogs are not allowed inside the Nicollet Island Pavilion. Dogs must be on a leash during their visit to Nicollet Island Park. The Park is open from 6am to 12am in developed areas and from 6am to 10pm in undeveloped areas.
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William O'Brien State Park
Dogs are allowed to join their owners at William O'Brien State Park. Located along the St. Croix River, there are lots of trails for you and Fido to enjoy that wind through wooded areas, wetlands, and restored oak savanna forests. If you're planning on bringing your pooch with you, make sure you keep them on a leash and clean up any mess that they leave behind. William O'Brien State Park is open every day of the week from 8am until 10pm.
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Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is pet-friendly. The park is located in the glacial lake country of northwestern Minnesota in Becker County, 18 miles northeast of Detroit Lakes. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are well-behaved and all mess is cleaned up after them. Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.
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Zippel Bay State Park
Dogs are welcome at Zippel Bay State Park in Williams, Minnesota. The park is located on Lake of the Woods, one of the largest lakes in the whole world. The views over the water are stunning and can be seen from a number of viewpoints along the six miles of pet-friendly trails throughout the park. You can bring Fido with you to Zippel Bay, but they are not permitted on the beaches and should always be kept on a leash. The park is open every day from 8am until 10pm.
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Old Mill State Park
Old Mill State Park is pet-friendly. Stepping foot into this park will make you feel like you've stepped into the past when you see all the landmarks from the past that are on display. Jump on the seven miles of trails around the park and take a look at the log cabin and steam-powered flour mill from the 19th century. Wildlife lovers should keep their eyes peeled for deer, beaver, and ruffed grouse near the meandering Middle River. Dogs are welcome on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. Old Mill State Park is open every day of the week from 8am until 10pm.
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