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Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Pennsylvania

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

Pet Friendly Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg National Military Park

Leashed dogs are allowed to visit the outside portions of the battlefield at the pet-friendly Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. Gettysburg was one of the most famous American battlefields, which marked the turning point in the Civil War. Later, President Lincoln gave his famous Gettysburg Address here. The battlefield consists of auto and walking tours. Please note that dogs are not allowed into buildings or the cemetery.

Pet Friendly Presque Isle State Park

Presque Isle State Park

Presque Isle State Park

Visit the pet-friendly Presque Isle State Park, a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula for you and Fido to explore in Erie, PA. There are wooded trails, sandy trails, and a paved bike path along the coastline. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Wissahickon Valley Park

Philadelphia, PA

Wissahickon Valley Park

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Wissahickon Valley Park in Philadelphia, PA! This recreation area features more than 50 miles of rugged hiking trails winding through dense forests, open meadows and shaded creeks. Your pup can explore the entirety of the park on a leash no longer than six feet.

Kinzua Bridge State Park

Mount Jewett, PA

Kinzua Bridge State Park

Kinzua Bridge State Park is a 339-acre pet-friendly state park in Mount Jewett, PA. Bring Fido with you on the skywalk, which gives a close-up of the viaduct and panoramic views of the Kinzua Creek Valley. The surrounding area offers picnicking spots, the 0.8-mile Kinzua Creek Trail, and fishing opportunities. Check their website for updates on closures due to an ongoing rehabilitation project before you visit.

Wissahickon Valley Park Trail System

Philadelphia, PA

Wissahickon Valley Park Trail System

The Wissahickon Valley Park Trail System is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Philadelphia! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Wissahickon Valley Park Trail System. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this dog-friendly trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Stroud Preserve

West Chester, PA

Stroud Preserve

The Stroud Preserve is a dog-friendly area in West Chester, PA that consists of 571 acres of culturally and ecologically important land in Chester County. This rolling mosaic of once-pastured grasslands, working farmlands and woodlands now serves as wildlife habitat and a unique site for research by the Stroud Water Research Center, one of the premier stream research labs in North America. This recreation area boasts more than nine miles of hiking trails. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times and owners must pick up after them.

Ricketts Glen State Park

Ricketts Glen State Park

Ricketts Glen State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Benton, PA. You and your leashed dog are welcome to explore the 22 waterfalls, with one being 94 feet. Check their website for any temporary closures before visiting this scenic area.

Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area

Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area

Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area is a pet-friendly attraction in Harrisburg, PA. The park is 1,025 acres and is the habitat of large trees of numerous species to see firsthand with your furry friend. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails as long as they are cleaned up after.

Moon Park

Moon Township, PA

Moon Park is a dog-friendly park encompassing more than 300 acres in Pennsylvania. There are approximately three miles of walking trails, and your leashed dog is welcome to join you. Enjoy the view of Nelson Pond during your stroll.

Asbury Woods

Asbury Woods is a dog-friendly greenspace in Erie, PA. The park encompasses 205 acres with fields, forests, and wetlands. Dogs on leashes are welcome on the Greenway Trail, Guided Trail, Touvell Trail, and at Brown's Farm Barn. However, pets are not permitted during events and festivals.

Settlers Cabin Park

Settlers Cabin Park

Fido is welcome to join you at Settlers Cabin Park, a dog-friendly open space in Pittsburgh, PA. Encompassing 1,610 acres in Collier, North Fayette and Robinson townships, this park is the ideal place for a casual stroll or adventurous woodland hike. Waterfall Trail is an easy to moderate trail which is suitable for the whole family. The hike begins at the Waterfall Trail/Off Leash Dog Park parking lot and the trailhead entrance is located between two stacked stone piles and marked with a sign and green blazes. For an all-day outing on a moderate to difficult route, pack a lunch and set out for 7.75 mile journey along Red Trail. Park at the Panhandle Connector lot where the trailhead marker is underneath the large tree at the corner of the parking lot.

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Trail

Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Trail

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Trail is a pet-friendly spot in Easton, PA. Come journey through five Pennsylvania counties bursting with heritage and brimming with outdoor adventure with your furry friend beside you. The Lehigh Valley section of this trail is approximately 48 miles.

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is a pet-friendly destination in Elverson, PA. Showcasing an early American industrial landscape from natural resource extraction to enlightened conservation, the park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the business, technology and lifestyle of the past. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the trails around the historic buildings.

Panhandle Trail

Panhandle Trail

The Panhandle 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 Carnegie! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Panhandle 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.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

King of Prussia, PA

Valley Forge National Historical Park

The Valley Forge National Historical Park, located in King of Prussia, PA, is the site of the 1777-1778 winter encampment of the continental army during the American Revolutionary War. Bring Fido along to explore this pet-friendly park that features 26 miles of authorized trails over 3600 acres that are used for historical purposes, tours, hiking, biking and running. Dogs must be leashed at all times and you must clean up after your pet. Only service animals are allowed inside buildings.

Struble Trail

Downingtown, PA

The Struble 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 Downingtown! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Struble 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.

Wintergreen Gorge

Wintergreen Gorge

Take Fido along with you as you search for the most impressive view of Wintergreen Gorge in Erie, PA. Hop on the dog-friendly trail stemming from Copper Road and enjoy the tranquility of nature as you make your way through dense woods on the way to the gorge. The area is a great spot to observe the changing of leaves in the Fall.

Pennypack Trail

Philadelphia, PA

Pennypack Trail

The Pennypack 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 dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Philadelphia! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Pennypack 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.

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

The Northwest Lancaster County River 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 Marietta! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Northwest Lancaster County River 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.

Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill

Leashed dogs are welcome in the historic and pet-friendly Newlin Grist Mill park in Glen Mills, PA, which includes a 1704 water-powered mill, lovely wooded trails and other historic sights.

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