Dog-Friendly Activities in Rutland, VT

Rutland Beer Works is a dog-friendly brewery in Rutland, VT, that invites two- and four-legged friends to unwind together at a table inside the taproom. Patrons can choose from eight tap beers, including specialty options found only at the brewery. They offer bar snacks, but owners can bring their own food to enjoy with a freshly brewed beer. Ask taproom staff about upcoming food trucks or check their social media pages.

Green Mountain National Forest is a pet-friendly attraction in Rutland, VT. This gorgeous area offers diverse vegetation and varied trails to explore with your pooch. Encompassing more than 400,000 acres in southwestern and central Vermont, the striking scenery includes rugged mountain peaks and quintessential Vermont villages. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Base Camp Outfitters and Mountain Meadows Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center is a pet-friendly attraction in Killington, VT. Dogs are welcome in the store, on the Disc Golf Course and Mountain Bike Trails in the summer, and on the snowshoe and cross-country ski trails in the winter.

Lefferts Pond in Chittenden, VT is pet friendly. While you’re in Vermont, be sure to take your pup on a walk on one of the many beautiful hiking trails in the area like Lefferts Pond Area. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails, as long as they are well-behaved and all mess is cleaned up to preserve the cleanliness of the pond.

Taconic Ramble State Park in Castleton, VT, is pet friendly. Bring your dog for a leashed stroll around this lovely park, which includes a Japanese garden and numerous trails that are located on steep, rocky, challenging terrain. Please note that you and your furry friend must trek up a very steep, hilly trail to access the garden.

Step back in time at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth, VT. Owners and their leashed dogs are welcome to stroll along the pet-friendly walking trails on the property. Visitors can also explore the museum and sample treats from the artisan cheese factory.

Winslow Farms is a dog-friendly family farm in Pittsford, VT, that opens in the fall and continues into the Christmas season. From September through Halloween, the farm features a 5-acre pick your own pumpkin patch and a renovated dairy barn full of fall products. When you're ready to pick out your Christmas tree, they offer a large selection of all sizes of choose and cut trees on weekends.

Bring Fido to this dog-friendly, Vermont-themed mini-golf course. Enjoy the snack bar and Hershey's ice cream. There's even an ice cream sundae available just for dogs! Bring your family for some fun and food in a safe, outdoor environment.

Ludlow, VT is home to Ludlow Dog Park, a fenced recreation area where four-legged friends are invited to play, socialize and exercise off leash. Previously located at Fletcher Field and now residing at the West Hill Recreation Area, this grassy space offers two fenced areas perfect for an afternoon of fetch with Fido. Please note that pets must be leashed when entering and exiting the dog park.

Killington Resort is a pet-friendly attraction located in Killington, VT. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to explore hiking trails near the resort. The resort does not allow dogs in any lodging, inside facilities, on mountain biking trails, on ski lifts or gondolas, at restaurant patios or in Snowshed Pond.

Bring Fido to Coolidge State Park in Plymouth, VT. This dog-friendly recreation area welcomes dogs throughout the park to join their owners in activities like hiking, picnicking and camping. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Note that day-use fees may apply.

Bring Fido to Gifford Woods State Park in Killington, VT. This pet-friendly recreation space welcomes pups and their owners to explore together while enjoying activities like camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking and more. Pets are permitted in the Moose, Coyote, and Whitetail cabins. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Half Moon State Park in Hubbardton, VT is pet friendly. Located within Bomoseen State Park, visitors and their furry adventuring companions are invited to visit this recreation space to camp, fish, hike and more. Dogs aren't permitted in most cabins or the cottage, but pets are allowed in the Dragonfly cabin and elsewhere in the park. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Branbury State Park is a dog-friendly state park and beach in Salisbury, VT. Your leashed dog is welcome on all areas except for the beach, or areas with sand. This 69-acre state park is on the eastern shore of Lake Dunmore at the base of Mount Moosalamoo, with The Green Mountain National Forest to the east. Bring Fido for a picnic in the open grassy areas, and enjoy the water views as you eat lunch! Contact Vermont State Parks for rates and day passes.

Bring Fido to Lake St. Catherine State Park in Poultney, VT. This pet-friendly recreation space welcomes pups and their owners to explore together while enjoying activities like camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking. Dogs aren't permitted on the sandy beach or in the designated swimming areas, but they are welcome elsewhere in the park, including the grassy area around the campers' beach. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

The Delaware and Hudson Rail-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 West Pawlet! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Delaware and Hudson Rail-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.

Killington Peak via Bucklin Trail is a pet-friendly hike in Mendon, VT. At just over seven miles there and back, this more strenuous pathway is no walk in the park, but it’s worth every step. Hikers are rewarded with panoramic views of three state’s most-prized mountain ranges: Green Mountain, the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the Adirondacks of New York. Leashed dogs are welcome on the pathway, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after.

Four-legged friends are welcome to visit the pet-friendly White Rocks National Recreation in Wallingford, VT. This outdoor recreation space offers an array of amenities for visitors, including hiking, fishing, picnicking, snowshoeing and more. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Bring Fido to Bomoseen State Park in Fair Haven, VT. This pet-friendly recreation space welcomes pups and their owners to explore together while enjoying activities like camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking. Dogs aren't permitted on the sandy beach, in the designated swimming or day-use areas, but they are welcome everywhere else in the park. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

During the spring and summer season, Fido can join you at the outdoor seating space at Foley Brothers Brewing, a dog-friendly, small batch brewery in Brandon, VT. You can sample a variety of their locally brewed craft beers and wines.