Dog-Friendly Activities in Superstition Mountains, AZ

Boyce Thompson Arboretum is a dog-friendly arboretum and botanical garden in Superior, AZ. Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet, controlled, and picked up after. There are water bowls located throughout the gardens. The arboretum is open year-round, and there is a daily admission fee.

With a variety of trails to choose from, several of which lead into the Superstition Wilderness, you and your pup will find plenty of dog-friendly hiking trails to enjoy at Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction, AZ. Some of the guided hikes also permit dogs to join the fun. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Fido can join you at the dog-friendly Tonto National Monument in Roosevelt, AZ. Dogs are allowed in the parking lot, the picnic area, and on the Lower Cliff Dwelling trail and the Cactus Patch Trail. Fido must stay leashed at all times during your visit. Please keep your pup close and away from cactus and venomous wildlife. Make sure to stop by the store and ask about getting a Bark Ranger tag!

Located in Lost Dutchman State Park, the Siphon Draw Trail in Apache Junction, AZ is dog friendly! The scenic trek is four miles, round trip. It winds up into a canyon known as Siphon Draw. Dog owners must keep their pets on a leash for the entirety of their hike and must clean up after them. The trail is very rocky, so dog owners are advised to stop often to check their pet's paws. They are also advised to know their pet's hiking history and end their hike at the basin, not the very top of Flatiron. Owners should bring along extra water for Fido! Check out the Park's official website for more information on safely exploring this trail.

The Legends of Superior Trails (LOST) system in Arizona is divided into five segments, each with a slightly different character. All segments are dog-friendly and open for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. It is the first Gateway Community Connector Trail connected to the Arizona National Scenic Trail.