Luckily, there are many different dog-friendly hikes in Colorado. If you have a furry friend, there are plenty of places you can adventure outdoors with your canine. While different trails have different regulations, there are quite a few leash-required trails you can enjoy.
Because each trail does have different rules, be sure you check the regulations before you go.
The 8 Dog-Friendly Hikes in Colorado
1. Garden of the Gods
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | 5 AM–10 PM |
| 💲 Cost: | Free |
| 🐕 Off-leash allowed?: | No, dogs must be leashed at all times |
2. Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍11999 State Highway 150, Mosca, CO 811461 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | 24 hours |
| 💲 Cost: | $25 per vehicle, valid for 7 days |
| 🐕 Off-leash allowed?: | No |
3. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍9800 Hwy 347, Montrose, CO 81401 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | 24 hours, year-round |
| 💲 Cost: | $25 per vehicle |
| 🐕 Off-leash allowed?: | No |
4. Cheesman Park
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍1599 E 8th Ave, Denver, CO 80218 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | 5 AM–11 PM |
| 💲 Cost: | Free |
| 🐕 Off-leash allowed?: | No |
5. Lily Mountain Trailhead
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍Estes Park, CO 80517 (on the west side of Colorado Highway 7 about 6 miles south of Estes Park) |
| 🕐 Open Times: | Year-round (but does get covered with ice) |
| 💲 Cost: | Free |
| 🐕 Off-leash allowed?: | No |
6. Royal Arches Trail
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍Chautauqua Park, Boulder, CO 80302 (on Baseline Road) |
| 🕐 Open Times: | Daylight hours |
| 💲 Cost: | Free |
| 🐕 Off-leash allowed?: | No |
7. Spruce Creek Trail to Mohawk Lakes Trail
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍Co Rd 800, Breckenridge, CO 80424 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | Daylight hours |
| 💲 Cost: | Free |
| 🐕 Off-leash allowed?: | No |
8. Waterdog Lakes Trail
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍Colorado 81201 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | Daylight |
| 💲 Cost: | Free |
| 🐕 Off-leash allowed?: | No |
Conclusion
There are several different dog-friendly hikes available in Colorado. Some of these are rather easy and suitable for a moderate stroll. Others are more strenuous and only suitable for those that are used to hiking.
Many of these trails are home to diverse wildlife and environments. You can see sand dunes, forests, and lakes, for instance. Be sure to check all the regulations before you go, because each trail has different rules.
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