Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Vermont

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

Pet Friendly Wrights Mountain Trailhead
Wrights Mountain Trailhead Wrights Mountain Trail is a 1.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Bradford, Vermont that features a great forest setting. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. See Details
Pet Friendly Mt. Philo State Park
Mt. Philo State Park Mt. Philo State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Charlotte, VT. The 168-acre park is located atop Mt. Philo (968' elevation) and overlooks the Lake Champlain Valley and the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The mountaintop picnic area offers spectacular views of the lake, valley, and mountains to the west. Your dog can join you for a hike as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after. See Details
Stowe Pinnacle Trail Stowe Pinnacle Trail in Stowe, VT is pet friendly. This 3.7 mile out and back trail is located near Stowe, Vermont Leashed pups are welcome on the trail, but be ready for a steep climb. This trail is rated as hard. If you're planning on bringing your dog, make sure you clean up any mess that is left behind and bring water for the journey. See Details
Jamaica State Park Jamaica, VT is home to Jamaica State Park, a 772-acre, pet-friendly recreation area welcoming dogs and their owners to explore together. Visitors can partake in activities like hiking, camping, fishing, picnicking and more. Dogs aren't permitted in the Salmon Hole swimming area, but they are welcome everywhere else in the park. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. See Details
Trails Around Middlebury The Trails Around Middlebury are an extensive system of trails in Middlebury, VT. Dogs are welcome on leash, and be sure to pick up dog waste and carry out with you. Most of the trails have little elevation change (they are fairly flat and not strenuous). Trails wind through woods, fields, over streams, across bridges, and show a beautiful view of the Vermont countryside. See Details
Niquette Bay State Park Niquette Bay State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Colchester, VT. Located on the shore of Lake Champlain, this popular state park is great for dogs to explore. Leashed pets are allowed throughout the park except for the sand beach. Pets may swim off-leash at the Calm Cove area. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pups leave behind. See Details
Underhill State Park Underhill State Park is a pet-friendly spot in Cambridge, VT. Bring Fido for a walk on one of the trails, a picnic in the pavilion, or simply relax in nature. It's situated on the west slope of 4,300 feet Mount Mansfield, in the 39,837-acre Mount Mansfield State Forest. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details
Sunset Ridge and Long Trail Loop Sunset Ridge and Long Trail Loop are pet-friendly paths in Stow, VT. Dogs are welcome to hop on this trail and discover waterfalls and beautiful sights along the way. Some parts of the trail can be difficult, so be ready to lift Fido if he needs help. Clean up any mess left behind by your pooch. See Details
Lefferts Pond Lefferts Pond in Chittenden, VT is pet friendly. While you’re in Vermont, be sure to take your pup on a walk on one of the many beautiful hiking trails in the area like Lefferts Pond Area. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails, as long as they are well-behaved and all mess is cleaned up to preserve the cleanliness of the pond. See Details
Lake Carmi State Park Lake Carmi State Park is a dog-friendly day use recreation area in Franklin, VT. The state park has over two miles of frontage on the south and east shore of Lake Carmi. Popular activities to enjoy include camping, swimming, fishing, boating, bicycling, picnicking, wildlife watching and winter sports. The campground has 138 tent and RV sites in addition to two pet-friendly lakeshore cabins which require a reservation. See Details
Reverence (Whales Tails) Reverence (Whales Tails) is a dog-friendly walking path in South Burlington, VT. Fido is welcome to join you on this 1.7-mile loop, but dogs must be kept on a leash. This path leads to Reverence, a sculpture by artist Jim Sardonis. See Details
Trapp Family Forest Take Fido for a walk among the rolling hills between Mount Mansfield and Nebraska Valley at Trapp Family Forest in Stowe, VT. The forest consists of more than one thousand acres of preserved forest land and borders the Trapp Family Lodge. Trapp Family Forest offers dog-friendly hiking trails, skiing opportunities and wildlife viewing. See Details
Quiet Path Take Fido for a peaceful stroll along Quiet Path in Stowe, VT. The dog-friendly trail passes through Mayo Farm in some sections and run along the banks of Little River in other portions. Quiet Path is restricted for jogging or walking only. Bikes are not permitted. Dogs can be off leash but must be under voice control. See Details
Green Mountain National Forest Green Mountain National Forest is a pet-friendly attraction in Rutland, VT. This gorgeous area offers diverse vegetation and varied trails to explore with your pooch. Encompassing more than 400,000 acres in southwestern and central Vermont, the striking scenery includes rugged mountain peaks and quintessential Vermont villages. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. See Details
Mount Ascutney State Park Outdoor enthusiasts and their four-legged companions are welcome to explore Mount Ascutney State Park in Windsor, VT. This pet-friendly recreation area boasts amenities like hiking, biking, camping, picnicking, photography and more. Pets are permitted in the Cascadnack, Dudley and Ogden cabins. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. See Details
Island Line Rail Trail The Island Line Rail 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 Burlington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Island Line Rail 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
Island Line Rail Trail The Island Line Rail 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 Colchester! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Island Line Rail 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
West River Trail The West 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 Jamaica! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the West 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. See Details
Richmond Mountain Trails Fido can join you while you mountain bike along pet-friendly Richmond Mountain Trails in Richmond, VT. Ample parking can be found weekends at the Park & Ride lot on Rte. 2 between the on-ramps for I-89 North and South. Bus service is also available weekdays between Burlington and Montpelier. The posted address is for the park and ride lot. See Details
Battery Park Overlooking Waterfont Park and Lake Champlain, Battery Park was once the site of a military camp during the war of 1812 in Burlington, VT. Now a 14-acre historic park, Battery Park features include a promenade, playground, and historic monuments. The area is pet-friendly, but dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after. See Details
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