Dog-Friendly Activities in Lake George, CO

Spinney Mountain State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Lake George, CO. Pets are welcome to join their owners on leashes at the foot of the Spinney Mountain. This seasonal park is home to a beautiful reservoir that is surrounded by lots of different types of wildflowers for you and Fido to discover.

Eleven Mile State Park in Lake George, CO, is pet friendly. Your leashed pup is welcome to tag along as you explore one of the seven reservoirs providing Denver drinking water. There are 14 backcountry sites located on the wooded peninsula for those willing to hike in with their supplies. Please note there is a fee for entering.

Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome to enjoy a visit to dog-friendly Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad in Cripple Creek, CO. Enjoy a ride aboard a century-old steam locomotive with your pup as you listen to the history of this gold-mining area and snap pictures of the beautiful scenery. This seasonal train runs rain or shine and all cars are open, so be sure that you and Fido dress for the weather.

Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area is a dog-friendly destination in Florissant, CO. Dogs on a leash no longer than six feet are allowed to explore the forested, lush and rocky canyon and take in the river as it "twists and crashes against huge boulders lining the canyon floor." There is an entrance fee, and hiking, picnicking and camping are all available within this popular recreation area.

Golden Meadows Dog Park is a great place to hang out with your pup in Woodland Park, CO. Located witin the Meadow Wood Sports Complex, this lovely, fenced dog park is separated into a small and large dog park, equipped with benches, a water station and waste clean-up stations. The park is actually the brainchild of a local girl scout who dreamt of providing her community with a safe place for their dogs to get some exercise and have fun.

Fido can join you on a hike at Red Rocks Trail #708, an easy, dog-friendly trail in Woodland Park, CO. Enjoy the walk through ponderosa pines that ends at a photo-worthy sandstone formation. Leashed dogs are welcome along the entire trail, but some sections may be designated as off-leash as well.

Mueller State Park in Divide, CO is pet friendly in certain areas of the park. This recreation destination is known for beautiful mountain meadows and forests of conifer trees. Although pups are prohibited on all trails and at all ponds to protect the local wildlife, you can still bring Fido with you to enjoy the campgrounds and picnic areas on a leash.

Dogs are welcome on this moderate-to-challenging 6.5-mile round-trip hike near Divide, CO. The pet-friendly trail begins at Horsethief Falls and is well maintained, offering rewarding views, especially in the fall when the leaves change. Visitors should note that parking is very limited and there are no restrooms or dog stations available.

The Crags Trail is a 4-mile hike in Pike National Forest near Divide, CO, that will take about 2.5 hours to complete with Fido. This pet-friendly trail, exclusively for hikers and horsemen, leads to the Crags and is a true mountain adventure. The ground is padded with evergreen needles and is easy on Fido's paws. Please note that dogs must remain on a leash while hiking the trail.

Guffey Gorge, also known as Paradise Cove, is a pet-friendly recreation space in Guffey, CO. Leashed dogs and their owners are invited to explore the day-use area for a fee. Outdoor enthusiasts can adventure along the challenging one-mile path that leads visitors past rock features, meadows and a forest. After a steep descent, enjoy the small swimming hole surrounded by rock walls.

The Cripple Creek Heritage and Information Center has a nice dog walk area with terrific overlooks in Cripple Creek, CO. While dogs are not allowed inside the building, you can enjoy walking around the pet-friendly grounds with your leashed pup as you explore this historical area known as "The World's Greatest Gold Camp."

Goose Creek Trail is a 10-mile hike through the Pike National Forest near Deckers, CO, that will take about 8 hours to complete with Fido. The southeastern part of the Lost Creek Wilderness can be reached from this pet-friendly trail, which ends at the abandoned remains of a shaft house dating back to the early 1900s.

Dive into the shadowy streets of Cripple Creek, CO with dog-friendly US Ghost Adventures. Fido is welcome to join you for a spine-tingling nightly ghost tour, available year-round. Their haunted history experts will guide you through the city’s most notorious haunted locations, including the Imperial Hotel, Old Homestead Parlor House and Palace Hotel.

Fido is welcome to join you for a relaxing walk at Parfet Park, a pet-friendly and nicely landscaped park in Golden, CO. Enjoy lots of large shade trees, a walking path and grassy areas. Please leash and clean up after your pet.