Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Nebraska

Memorial Park is a pet-friendly spot near University Avenue and Robert H Storz Drive in Omaha, NE. Your leashed furry friend is welcome to join you on the multi-use trails and visit the floral display and the historical monument.

Platte River State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Louisville, NE. This recreation area encompasses hundreds of acres of rolling hills, woodlands and more. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails to view the picturesque waterfall and at Crawdad Creek.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners in visiting the pet-friendly Siouxland Freedom Park in South Sioux City, NE. This 55-acre area serves as an outdoor recreation space for the community as well as a place to honor fallen soldiers. Features of the park include a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall, walking trails, an off-leash dog park and more.

Chalco Hills Recreation Area is a pet-friendly spot in Omaha, NE. Spend a day with your pup by hitting the hiking trails. This attraction surrounds the 245-acre Wehrspann Lake to give you stunning views.

Dogs can join their owners for fun at the pet-friendly Smith Falls State Park in Valentine, NE. This recreation area is home to the state's highest waterfall and contains sections of the Niobrara River. Take your leashed furry friend along the trails in the woods.

The Big Papio Trail is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Omaha! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Big Papio 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.

Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Fremont Lakes, a scenic recreation area in Fremont, NE. Visitors can enjoy a 2.3-mile, family-friendly, wheelchair-accessible hiking loop, additional nature trails, lakeside picnicking and a nine-hole disc golf course with equipment rentals available at the park office. Fido can also access the water from shoreline areas.

The West Papio Trail is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Omaha! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the West Papio 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.

MoPac Trail West 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 Lincoln! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the MoPac 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.

Kearney Hike and Bike 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 Kearney! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Pioneer's Path (part of Cottonmill to Ft. Kearney 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.

Dogs are welcome at Chadron State Park in Nebraska. Nestled among the distinctive buttes and canyons of Nebraska’s Pine Ridge, this pet-friendly park is a popular destination among dog hikers. Please note your furry friend must remain on a leash during your visit.

Cowboy Recreation and Nature 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 Valentine! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Cowboy Trail (Open Segments). 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.

Dogs can join their owners at Fort Robinson State Park in Crawford, NE. This popular pet-friendly recreation area spans 22,000 acres of exquisite Pine Ridge scenery, where buffalo and longhorn herds can often be seen roaming freely. The compelling Old West history of the site is excellent to imagine as you stomp on the 60 miles of hiking trails. There is a fee for entrance into the park, and your pup must be on a leash throughout their visit.

Sunken Gardens is a pet-friendly popular destination in Lincoln, NE. Your leashed furry family member is welcome to tag along as you enjoy the public garden, which features meandering paths, sculptures, fountains and a fish pond. Seasonal restrooms are also on site.

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is a pet-friendly attraction in rural Harrison, NE. Bring Fido out for a day of exploring on the trails and a chance to qualify as a Bark Ranger. Requirements are keeping your pup on a leash, cleaning up any mess they leave behind and respecting the native wildlife in the park.

Dogs are welcome to join you on pet-friendly trails throughout Toadstool Geological Park and Campground in Harrison, NE. The park is features unusual geological formations, some in the shape of toadstools, and scientifically valuable fossil deposits. Trails within the park offer various degrees of difficulty from mile-long loops to 5 miles adventures.

Ponca State Park in Nebraska is pet friendly. Dogs and their owners can enjoy this park along the Missouri River bluffs. One of the state's most popular recreation areas comprises forested hills and scenic vistas. There are miles of scenic trails around the park, which can be enjoyed on your own or a guided hike offered throughout the year with your furry friend.

The Valentine National Wildlife Refuge is a dog-friendly area of natural beauty that Fido can share with animals in their natural habitat in Nebraska. If your pup is in a moving car, the refuge asks that windows be kept partially rolled up so they can’t jump out if they see any wildlife.

You and Fido can step back in time and see why the area around Ash Hollow State Historical Park in Lewellen, NE was such a popular stop along the Oregon Trail. The area features a number pet-friendly, paved walking trails. There are four trails to choose from, but most visitors set out to reach the top of Windlass Hill.

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park is a pet-friendly destination in Nebraska City, NE. Your leashed pup can tag along on the walking trails, which feature more than 200 varieties of lilacs. Upon your visit, you'll also get to view the log cabin, a mansion and an Italian terraced garden. Please note that a park entry permit is required.