Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Missouri

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

Pet Friendly Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Arch National Park Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, MO is dog friendly. Bring your dog for a walk on the trails around this park and enjoy views of the Gateway Arch. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are well-behaved and all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details
Pet Friendly Table Rock State Park
Table Rock State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Table Rock State Park, a pet-friendly park in Branson, MO. Dogs are not allowed in the historic buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. Guests staying at the campgrounds are limited to having two dogs per campsite unless an exemption is obtained in advance from the park service. Table Rock State Park offers visitors to Branson and their pets an opportunity to explore the many nature trails that the park has to offer. In addition to hiking, guests can go boating, camping, fishing, swimming, biking, and picnicking. See Details
Grindstone Nature Area Fido is welcome off-leash on the 5-miles of dog-friendly nature trails of Grindstone Nature Area in Columbia, MO. The 200-acre park features lovely creeks and scenery. Please note that dogs must be leashed only on the Hinkson Creek Trail. See Details
Elephant Rocks State Park Elephant Rocks State Park in Belleview, MO is dog friendly. You and Fido can explore this state park together via the two hiking trails, and take a closer view of the elephant-shaped boulders. An extension of the trail will lead you to the ruins of a railroad engine house. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome. See Details
Weston Bend State Park Weston Bend State Park in Weston, MO, is pet friendly. Dogs are not allowed in the park or historic buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. Not far from the hustle and bustle of Kansas City, Weston Bend State Park offers secluded picnic sites, a campground and sweeping views of the Missouri River from trails and a scenic overlook accessible to persons with disabilities. A three-mile paved loop trail takes hikers and bikers through the park's woody terrain. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after pups. See Details
Castlewood State Park Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, MO is dog friendly. This expansive state park will give you and Fido beautiful views of the Meramec River and the lush valley that surrounds it. Hiking and mountain biking trails range from easy pathways to strenuous routes. This state park is good for fishing and wildlife viewing. Fido is allowed in the park if leashed, but it's requested they do not enter the historic buildings. See Details
Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area The Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area in Branson, MO, is pet friendly. This area of land is covered in steep hills, typical upland oak and hickory forest. The forest is interrupted by vast glades to be explored with pooches on a leash. These glades make up the White River Balds Natural Area. You'll also discover a bottomland forest along a half mile stretch of Roark Creek. See Details
Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse is a dog-friendly trail and tourist attraction in Hannibal, MO. This lighthouse sits on top of a hill overlooking the Mississippi River, and features a set of stairs or a winding road that you can hike up too. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you on the trail and stairs surrounding the lighthouse, but they are not allowed inside. See Details
Dr. Edmund a Babler Memorial State Park Bring Fido to enjoy the great outdoors at the dog-friendly Dr. Edmund A Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood, MO. This state park is a popular site for family get-togethers, cookouts and exercise, thanks to the expansive miles of hiking, bicycling and equestrian trails. While leashed pets are allowed in the park, it's requested they do not enter buildings or the public swimming areas. See Details
Robertsville State Park Fido can join you at Robertsville State Park, a dog-friendly recreational site in Robertsville, MO. This spacious state park has amenities like a boat launch, fishing spots and hiking trails. Leashed dogs are welcome, but should not enter the historic buildings or swimming areas. See Details
Ha Ha Tonka State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Ha Ha Tonka State Park, a pet-friendly park in Camdenton, MO. The park is a geologic wonderland with sinkholes, caves, a huge natural bridge, sheer bluffs and Missouri’s 12th largest spring. The ruins of a turn-of-the-century stone castle overlook these wonders and offer impressive views of the Lake of the Ozarks and Ha Ha Tonka Spring. A series of trails and boardwalks make it easy for visitors to experience all the park has to offer from its historic castle and geologic wonders to its wooded areas and open rocky glades. The Turkey Pen Hollow Trail is a 6.5 mile loop. Dogs are not allowed in historic buildings, public swimming areas or beaches. See Details
Old Chain of Rocks Bridge The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Saint Louis! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. 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
Lake of the Ozarks State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, a pet-friendly park in Kaiser, MO. Enjoy the solitude of an undeveloped cove hidden along the shorelines of one of Missouri’s largest lakes. Swim, fish, boat or simply take in the view from a shady campsite or picnic area overlooking the Lake of the Ozarks. The park offers the opportunity to enjoy a variety of recreational activities on the lake or on shore. Lake of the Ozarks has 12 loop trails of various lengths. Dogs are not allowed in the historic buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park Dogwood Canyon Nature Park in Lampe, MO is dog friendly. Occupying 10,000 acres of land on the Missouri-Arkansas border, the park offers recreation activities for you and Fido, and stunning views of the Ozarks. Dogwood Canyon has nine miles of nature trails and six miles of paved pathways which guide to hikers to crystal-clear streams and cascading waterfalls. Other popular activities to pursue include wildlife viewing, fishing and cycling. An admission fee applies. See Details
Sequiota Park Leashed dogs are welcome at this 28-acre park that features a three-mile trail connect to Springfield Conservation Nature Center; grills; lake, pond, water feature; picnic area; playground; restrooms; shelters. See Details
Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail The Harry Wiggins Trolley Track 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 Kansas City! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Harry Wiggins Trolley Track 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
Frisco Highline Trail The Frisco Highline 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 Springfield! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Frisco Highline 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
Cuivre River State Park Fido will love exploring Cuivre River State Park with you, a dog-friendly recreation area in Troy, MO. This expansive park is a nature lover's paradise! You and Fido can see flowering dogwoods, a view of Lake Lincoln or hike the 12 park trails. Campgrounds are available for overnight stays. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome in the park, but not allowed in historic buildings or in swimming areas. See Details
Katy Trail State Park The Katy Trail State Park is one of 1,600 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 dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Saint Charles! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Katy Trail State Park. 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
Frisco Greenway Trail The Frisco Greenway 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 Joplin! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Frisco Greenway 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
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