Dog-Friendly Activities in Heeney, CO

Pets are welcome to play in this beautiful dog-friendly space in East Vail, CO. One of only two parks in the Town of Vail with a designated off-leash program, it is a haven for Fido. Let your pup enjoy running across wide open grassy fields before cooling off in the small pond.

Colorado River Runs in Bond, CO, offers family- and dog-friendly guided trips on the Colorado and Eagle Rivers. They can plan a river trip for you with light rapids in a great back country setting, with lots of places for dogs to run and swim. Life jackets for dogs and people are provided.

Edwards Freedom Park in Edwards, CO, is a great dog-friendly spot to let Fido run and enjoy a watering hole and beach with other dogs. It's adjacent to a rest area off of I-70, and there's a bike path all around the area for walking on/off leash.

Leashed dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly Vail Farmers' Market & Art Show, held on Sundays during the summer months in Vail, CO. Enjoy entertainment, food, flowers, produce, and Colorado made crafts at this unique market. Please note that on hot days, the pavement will be too hot for your pooch's paws; please be mindful of the temperature outside before bringing Fido along.

When visiting Vail, CO, take some time out of your day to visit the dog-friendly Vail Nature Center. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the grounds of the Nature Center with you. The Center offers a wide variety of programs and tours. Sometimes the naturalists there will even schedule a special dog hike!

Stephens Park in West Vail, CO is a dog-friendly grassy area and a haven for Fido. Also known as West Vail Dog Park, it is one of only two parks in the Town of Vail with a designated off-leash program. Visitors should note that the park is not fenced and dogs must be under voice control when running freely. The park sits alongside Gore Creek which allows Fido and friends an opportunity to play and cool off in the water.

Straight Creek Trail in Dillon, CO, is a 6.7 mile, pet-friendly hike in White River National Forest that will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. This trail offers soft ground and a creek for Fido to enjoy, and beautiful wildflowers for you. The trail leads up an old wagon road along the creek and is easy to follow.

Lionshead Village offers plenty of space to walk Fido in Vail, CO. This dog-friendly outdoor space is dotted with businesses and restaurants, some of which welcome Fido.

Harry A. Nottingham Park in Avon, CO is dog friendly. The park has 48 acres of open space to explore with your leashed pooch. At the center of the park, you'll find Nottingham Lake, a great place for fishing, paddle-boating, and SUP. Don't forget to pause at the picnic area for lunch with your pup.

Maryland Creek Park in Silverthorne, CO, is pet friendly. Silverthorne's newest and largest park boasts over 20 acres to explore with your pooch. The park is located at the entrance to the Summit Sky Ranch neighborhood along Highway 9. The dedicated dog park is fenced-in, so your pooch can play off the leash after wandering around the trails located around the park which connect to the Gore Range Trail.

Vail Brewing Company is pet friendly. This independent artisan craft brewery located in Vail, CO provides beer that's crafted with altitude, and brewed for adventure. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you inside the taproom or at a table on their outdoor patio while you sample one of their in-house brews.

Booth Falls is a popular dog-friendly trail in White River National Forest. When visiting Vail, CO, with your leashed pup, hiking up to this 60-foot waterfall is a must. Wander with your pooch through aspen groves until you reach Booth Creek, which you can follow together to Booth Creek Falls. Note that the parking lot is closed and pups aren't permitted on the town shuttle buses, so owners are encouraged to keep this in mind when visiting.

Leashed pets are welcome to explore Edwards Corner Farmers Market, a dog-friendly outdoor market which operates seasonally in Edwards, CO. Attracting locals and tourists alike, the market offers a wide selection of quality products at great prices.

Fido is welcome to join you for a day of solving mysteries and cracking codes at the pet-friendly Escape Room Vail in Vail, CO. It's a race to beat the clock as you uncover clues with your family and friends. They offer a variety of rooms and themes to choose from. Please note that you will be liable for any damages.

Upper Piney River Trail in Vail, CO, is pet friendly. Starting at Piney Lake, this 5.9-mile trail weaves through the Colorado wilderness, ending at Upper Piney River Falls. Dogs are welcome on the entire trail, but must be leashed at all times. Parking is available at Piney River Ranch.

Meadow Creek Trail is a dog-friendly, 9-mile hike in White River National Forest that will take about 8 hours to complete with Fido. Once reaching the trailhead in Frisco, CO, you may go one of two directions. If you choose the all-day, strenuous hike to Eccles Pass you will need a leash for Fido as it goes through the Wilderness area. The other option is to head towards Lily Pad Lakes, which is a short, pleasant hike with beautiful views.

Dog-friendly Ten Mile Canyon Recpath 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 Frisco! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Ten Mile Canyon Recpath. 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.

Skijoring at Frisco Nordic Center is a dog-friendly class which introduces you and your pup to this fun winter sport. Being held in Frisco, CO, you and your energetic dog will learn a sport that originated in Scandinavia and is now a popular cross-country skiing activity! In order to participate, Fido must be in good health and able to peacefully tolerate a group situation. Human participants must have intermediate cross-country skiing skills. Visit the Frisco Nordic Center website for upcoming dates.

Arapaho National Forest (ARP) in Parshall, CO, is dog friendly! Established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt, the Forest is part of the ARP and allows pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet in most wilderness areas. The ARP is the nation's most-visited National Forest and Grassland for recreation. Please note your furry friend cannot enter swimming areas or sanitary facilities.

Dog-friendly Beaver Lake Trail is a 6.3 mile heavily trafficked trail near Avon, CO. This out-and-back route guides hikers through a forest full of aspen trees and leads to Beaver Lake. The trail is rated as moderate and approaches the Holy Cross Wilderness boundary at mile 2.7. From here, you are only 0.3 miles from Beaver Lake. There are creeks along the way to cool off in. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail.