Dog-Friendly Activities in Gateway, CO

Here are the dog-friendly activities closest to Gateway. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Telluride Gondola

Telluride, CO

Telluride Gondola Telluride Gondola in Telluride, CO is dog friendly! Leashed pets are allowed in select cabins of the gondola between Telluride and Mountain Village. Look for the sticker that designates a pet-friendly cabin on the window. All the electricity used to operate the Gondola is provided by wind and solar power. The cabins serve as lifts for skiers & snowboarders, mountain bikers, hikers, and tourists and locals alike. See Details

Dead Horse Point State Park

Moab, UT

Dead Horse Point State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at the pet-friendly Dead Horse Point State Park in Moab, UT. As soon as you step into this park, you'll feel like you've set foot on another planet. Sprawling as far as the eye can see over 5,362 acres of high desert at an altitude of 5,900 feet, you have to visit this park to believe it's actually real. Millions of years of erosion have left the park with stunning valleys and rigid mountains of all shapes and sizes jutting out high into the sky above the Colorado River below. You're welcome to bring Fido with you on the trails that weave around the amazing terrain, as long as he's leashed and picked up after. See Details

Ramblebine Brewing Company

Grand Junction, CO

Ramblebine Brewing Company Dogs are welcome inside or on the patio outside Ramblebine Brewing Company in Grand Junction, CO. This pet-friendly, local craft brewery has a rotating selection of beers on tap. Popular brews include Habitual Sin West Coast IPA, Soul Flow Hazy IPA, Demberries Blueberry Sour, and Junctown Lager. The brewery sometimes hosts food trucks. Check their website for a schedule of upcoming events. See Details

Ken's Lake

Moab, UT

Ken's Lake Ken's Lake is a pet-friendly outdoor area with trails and water access in Moab, UT. Enjoy more than three miles of trails with your leashed pup and then cool off in the water of the lake. The rocky scenery is beautiful and well worth visiting for a day. There's a campsite located here, too. Make sure your pooch is under voice control. See Details

Durango Off-Leash Dog Park

Durango, CO

Durango Off-Leash Dog Park Durango Off-Leash Dog Park is a large area with 6 square miles of natural, open space on the side of Smelter Mountain right in downtown Durango, CO. A stone's throw from several dog-friendly hotels, this park is a place where dogs can play in the Animas River and run the trails for an afternoon of great hiking. Please note that the area is not fenced, so Fido should be under good voice control. Public parking is located in a dirt lot off of US-160. See Details

Grandstaff Canyon Trail

Moab, UT

Grandstaff Canyon Trail Grandstaff Canyon Trail in Moab, UT is pet friendly. Cut into the Navajo Sandstone by a small, perennial stream that begins about six miles from the southern shore of the Colorado River, this canyon trail winds along the stream through an oasis of cottonwood and willow trees, cut off from the desert above by towering sandstone cliffs. Morning Glory Natural Bridge spans the head of one of Grandstaff Canyon’s side canyons at the end of the trail. Leashed dogs are welcome on two-mile long trail to Morning Glory Bridge. See Details

Corona Arch

Moab, UT

Corona Arch Corona Arch is a dog-friendly hiking spot in Moab, UT that leads to views of a large sandstone arch at the trail's end, reminiscent of the much larger landmark in the area, the Rainbow Bridge. You and Fido can take on one of the trails that begin at Corona Arch Trailhead. This region is known for their arches, and Corona doesn't disappoint. See Details

Ridgway State Park

Ridgway, CO

Ridgway State Park Ridgway State Park in Colorado is dog friendly. Located at the San Juan Mountains base, they welcome pets on a leash inside the park. At Ridgway, you and Fido will discover five miles of parkland and three campgrounds, all offering different areas of natural beauty. See Details

Moab Bark Park

Moab, UT

Moab Bark Park The Bark Park is an off-leash area in Moab, UT. This fenced dog park offers plenty of room for Fido to run and make new friends. The dirt area can get messy after a rain, so bring a towel to wipe Fido's feet after you leave. Please note that the water in the Bark Park gets turned off during the winter months. See Details

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Montrose, CO

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Montrose, CO, is dog friendly. The canyon offers views of some of North America's steepest cliffs, oldest rock and craggiest spires. Leashed pets are permitted in picnic areas, campgrounds, parking lots, paths to overlooks and along roads open to vehicles. Your furry friend can also visit Rim Rock Trail and the North Rim Chasm View Nature Trail. See Details

Cortez Dog Park

Cortez, CO

Cortez Dog Park Cortez Dog Park is a large, fenced area where dogs can run off leash in Cortez, CO. The park features a double-gated entry, a shelter and picnic table, and a water source for drinking. This pet-friendly destination is located just west of the local animal shelter. See Details

Mesa Lakes and Lost Lake Trail

Mesa, CO

Mesa Lakes and Lost Lake Trail Pet-friendly Mesa Lakes and Lost Lake Trail is a 2.2-mile hike in Grand Mesa National Forest in Mesa, CO. Fido will love the gentle hike that leads to five different lakes, or you can continue on to Lost Lake for a more challenging route. Dogs must be leashed on the trails, and it's a good idea to bring mosquito repellent along for your hike. A parking fee is collected at the trailhead. See Details

Fruita Paleontological Area

Fruita, CO

Fruita Paleontological Area The Fruita Paleo Area, located in the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area (NCA), features a one-half mile dog-friendly hike that takes about an hour, allowing time to read the interpretive exhibits. Twenty vivid, artistic renderings help to interpret the area's geologic and paleontological history. The area is only open to foot travel, and also provides access to the historic Skinner Cabin. The NCA serves as an outdoor museum and area of study for the life and people that came before us. Paleontological (dinosaur) sites help us understand our past. Dogs must be leashed. See Details

Professor Creek and Mary Jane Canyon Trail

Moab, UT

Professor Creek and Mary Jane Canyon Trail Bring Fido to hike the pet-friendly Professor Creek and Mary Jane Canyon Trail in Moab, UT. This 7.6-mile out-and-back trek will take you along the creek as it runs through the canyon, which eventually leads to a small waterfall. Dogs are welcome on this moderately challenging route but must remain leashed. See Details

Canyon View Dog Park

Grand Junction, CO

Canyon View Dog Park Canyon View Dog Park in Grand Junction, CO, is 3.2 acre area located at the north end (nearest I-70) of Canyon View Park. The dog park is located at the north end of Canyon View Park, north of the softball field complex and across the driveway. The dog area is enclosed by a 6-foot chain link fence with two separate double gated entry points and two separate areas for small/senior and large/active dogs. See Details

Riverbend Park

Palisade, CO

Riverbend Park Riverbend Park in Palisade, CO, features a paved, dog-friendly trail for hiking and biking that starts at the end of Brentwood Drive in Palisade and follows along the Colorado River. Other features of the park include covered picnic shelters, 18 holes of disc golf, two large pavilions, a stocked fishing pond, boat launch, playground, and BBQ facilities. See Details

Animas River Trail

Durango, CO

Animas River Trail The Animas 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 Durango! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Animas 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

Montrose Dog Park

Montrose, CO

Montrose Dog Park Montrose Dog Park in Montrose, CO is a 4.25-acre park. Situated along the Uncompahgre River Recreation Trail in Cerise Park, it is the perfect place to bring Fido for off-leash exercise. Within the fenced park perimeter, there are entryways or calming areas where owners can unleash their pet before letting them into a small dog or large dog sections. At the Park's south entrance there is a water fountain for people and pets. Features include benches, picnic tables, trash cans, and dog bag dispensers. See Details

Baby Bathtubs Trail

Ouray, CO

Baby Bathtubs Trail Explore the pet-friendly Baby Bathtubs Trail in Ouray, CO. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you on this short, narrow trail that follows alongside a creek. The pathway is shaded and there are plenty of areas where you and Fido can rest or splash in the water to cool down. See Details

Palisade Rim Trail Head

Palisade, CO

Palisade Rim Trail Head Palisade Rim Trail is a 3.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Palisade, Colorado that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. See Details