Dog-Friendly Activities in Rosalia, WA

Steptoe Battlefield State Park Heritage Site is a registered historic place in Rosalia, WA. Fido can tag along as you envision the 1858 battle between the US Army forces and several Native American tribes from eastern Washington. You and your leashed pup can walk the pathways viewing their monuments and reading the interpretive signage.

The Cheever Lake Headquarters Trail is a seven-mile dog-friendly hike in Cheney, WA within the Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. This trail is a must-see for bird watchers, and spring is the best time to see flocks of birds and meadows in bloom with flowers. However, mosquitoes and ticks can be a problem in the spring, so come prepared.

Steptoe Butte State Park is a must-visit on a leisurely drive through Colfax, WA. Bring Fido to this pet-friendly destination to check out some of the oldest rocks in the Pacific Northwest and their unique landscape. You and your furry friend can enjoy a day taking photos, bird watching or reading their interpretive signage describing the park's history. Be sure to look on their website for potential closures due to projects or weather.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge in Cheney, WA. Enjoy a variety of trails throughoutt he park with your furry friend. If you'd like to stay in the car, there is also a 5.5-mile auto tour route you can drive through. Please note that pets must be on a non-retractable leash under 6 feet and cleaned up after. There is a dog waste station at the Pine Lake Loop trailhead.

The Fish Lake 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 Cheney! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Fish Lake 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.

Fido is invited to play at the Cheney Dog Park in Cheney, WA. This off-leash park features a fully fenced area where your pup can run, sniff and socialize with other dogs. The park offers grassy terrain, shade trees and waste stations for easy clean-up. Benches are available for pet parents to relax while their dogs enjoy some playtime.