Dog-Friendly Activities in Silverthorne, CO

There are 2 dog-friendly activities in Silverthorne, and 48 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Silverthorne.

Maryland Creek Park

Silverthorne, CO

Maryland Creek Park 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. See Details

High Country Dogs

Silverthorne, CO

High Country Dogs If you’d like to give skijoring a try, Louisa Morrissey of High Country Dogs, offers private, dog-friendly lessons and workshops at area resorts in Colorado. Start with an indoor session on training tips and dog care before heading out on the snow for a hands-on lesson on basic commands and techniques, fun for all vacationers! Check out their website or Facebook page for more information. See Details

Breckenridge "BreckConnect" Gondola

Breckenridge, CO

Breckenridge "BreckConnect" Gondola Give Fido the chance to see the world from above on the Breckenridge "BreckConnect" Gondola. The Gondola is free to ride for both people and pets and runs from mid-June through mid-September, and all of ski season. BreckConnect glides over a wildlife preserve and to the top of Peak 8 in the Rocky Mountains, making several stops along the way. Leashed dogs are allowed on the Gondola and can explore the base of Peaks 7 and 8. The Breckenridge Gondola is in operation from 8am to 5pm. Parking fees may vary throughout the year. See Details

Bighorn Park Off Leash Dog Area

Vail, CO

Bighorn Park Off Leash Dog Area 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. See Details

Vail Nature Center

Vail, CO

Vail Nature Center 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! See Details

McCullough Gulch Trail

Breckenridge, CO

McCullough Gulch Trail McCullough Gulch Trail is a dog-friendly 2.8 mile hike in White River National Forest near Breckenridge, CO, that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. Approximately 1.6 miles into this hike you will come across the turquoise Upper Blue Reservoir and the nearby falls. At this point hikers may choose to turn back or continue upward another 1.2 miles above the timberline. Should you decide to continue on this second part of the hike be sure to bring a topographic map and go on a cloudless day. See Details

Carter Dog Park

Breckenridge, CO

Carter Dog Park Carter Dog Park is a fully-fenced area within Carter Park in Breckenridge, CO. Visit this small 1-acre park to allow Fido time to exercise, socialize and enjoy leash-free play. There is no fee to enter the park. Waste stations are provided. See Details

Sniktau Mountain Trail

Dillon, CO

Sniktau Mountain Trail Dog-friendly Sniktau Mountain Trail near Dillon, CO is a 4 mile hike in Arapaho National Forest. This out-and-back trail is considered a challenging route which will take 2 to 3 hours to complete with Fido. Dogs must be leashed when accompanying you on the trail. See Details

Watrous Gulch Trail

Silver Plume, CO

Watrous Gulch Trail Watrous Gulch Trail in Silver Plume, CO, is a 4-mile, pet-friendly hike in Arapaho National Forest that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. You and your dog will enjoy this uncrowded trail that takes you through a forest before emerging from the timberline at Watrous Creek. The trail continues on a moderate incline into fields of grass and wildflowers. Leash regulations do apply. See Details

Broken Compass Brewing

Breckenridge, CO

Broken Compass Brewing Fido is welcome inside Broken Compass Brewing, a dog-friendly brewery in Breckenridge, CO. A popular local spot for beer enthusiasts and their canines, your pup is likely to meet four-legged friends while accompanying you inside or at an outdoor table. Food isn't available, but patrons can order from a local restaurant and have it delivered. See Details

Straight Creek Trail

Dillon, CO

Straight Creek Trail 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. See Details

Chihuahua Lake Trail

Dillon, CO

Chihuahua Lake Trail Even the biggest of big dogs will love this 6.1 mile hike in the White River National Forest that is named after the mighty Chihuahua. Located near Dillon, CO, this dog-friendly trail is steep, but it also criss-crosses a stream several times so you can catch your breath while Fido cools off. There are also several small ponds along the way, which are a great spot to pause for a picnic. See Details

Boreas Pass Road

Breckenridge, CO

Boreas Pass Road Boreas Pass Road 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 Breckenridge! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Boreas Pass. 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 See Details

Spruce Creek Trail to Mohawk Lake Trail

Breckenridge, CO

Spruce Creek Trail to Mohawk Lake Trail Spruce Creek Trail to Mohawk Lake Trail is a dog-friendly hiking route near Breckenridge, CO. This 8.4 mile trail offers a variety of scenery as it climbs through lodgepole, spruce and fir forests and eventually to Lower Mohawk Lake. Beyond the lake the trail continues a short distance to Upper Mohawk Lake where you can enjoy views of Mt. Helen and the rugged southern section of the Tenmile Range. See Details

Stephens Park (West Vail Dog Park)

Vail, CO

Stephens Park (West Vail Dog Park) 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. See Details

Hideaway Park Brewery

Winter Park, CO

Hideaway Park Brewery Hideaway Park Brewery is a dog-friendly craft, nano-brewery in Winter Park, CO where Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio or for a tour of the facility. As the owners are history buffs, they've named this brewery after the original settlement in their area of Hideaway Park. Try their Humulus experimental IPA, More Smiles dry hop ale, or Remy Dog pale ale while you're visiting! See Details

Crystal Lake Trail

Breckenridge, CO

Crystal Lake Trail Dog-friendly Crystal Lake Trail near Breckenridge, CO is an 8-mile hike in White River National Forest that will take about 8 hours to complete with Fido. If you go in June though September, wildflowers will be in full bloom as you cross the alpine meadow at 10,400 feet, making for a truly beautiful hike. Fido will also appreciate the creek that criss-crosses the trail along the way, providing lots of opportunities for him to cool off along the way. Directions: From I-70 take Exit 203, Frisco/Breckenridge, and travel south on HWY 9 through Frisco and to Breckenridge. Continue 2.3 miles south on HWY 9 past Breckenridge and turn right onto Spruce Creek Rd (County Rd 800). Take left turns at the forks for approximately 1.8 miles until you come to the Spruce Creek Trailhead. If you do not have 4WD you can park at the trailhead and walk up the road OR continue driving and at the first junction turn right onto Crystal Creek Road (FDR 803). This is a 4WD road that will take you to Lower Crystal Lake. Motorized travel is prohibited beyond Lower Crystal Lake. See Details

Arapaho National Forest

Parshall, CO

Arapaho National Forest 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. See Details

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Vail, CO

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Bring Fido to one of the world's highest botanical gardens, the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens at Ford Park in Vail, CO. Standing at an 8,200 ft altitude, this local attraction strives to protect the alpine environment through education, conservation and living plant collections. Leashed dogs are invited to walk the paths alongside their owners. See Details

Learn Astrophotography in the Mountains

Breckenridge, CO

Learn Astrophotography in the Mountains 'Learn Astrophotography in the Mountains' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Maggie. Visit some of Colorado's greatest parks by night and learn how to take photos of the stars. Dogs are welcome with prior approval from the host. The experience lasts 3 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 12 and up. Rates start at $260 per person. See Details