Dog-Friendly Activities in Twin Lakes, CO

Twin Lakes SUP & Cycle offers pet-friendly paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and more in Twin Lakes, CO. They provide hourly, daily and weekly rental rates for you and Fido to enjoy some local adventures out on the water.

The dog-friendly Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad in Leadville, CO, encourages well-behaved pets to ride with their friends on any of their trains. The train rides start the end of May and run through the first weekend in October. Their conductors will talk to your pet prior to the ride, to make sure they will be comfortable.

Fido can run, play and socialize at Lake County Dog Park in Leadville, CO. This park features a fenced area where Fido can run off the leash, as well as plenty of scenic benches with mountain views. Please bring your own poop bags and clean up after your pets.

Mount Belford and Mount Oxford Trail is a 12.5-mile challenging loop hike in San Isabel National Forest near Buena Vista, CO, that will take about 9 to 10 hours to complete with Fido. You'll want to be prepared for this hike since it's at a high altitude and will put you at the mercy of the weather. Make sure Fido has had plenty of water before embarking on this pet-friendly adventure. Parking is available near the Missouri Gulch Trailhead off of CR 390.

Dog-friendly Lost Man Trail is a 8.5-mile hike in White River National Forest that will take about five hours to complete with Fido. Located near Aspen, CO, this trail is considered a moderately challenging route which is popular for backpacking, camping and hiking. Fido can join you, but must remain on a leash.

Leadville Outdoors and Mountain Market in Leadville, CO welcomes leashed dogs to join you inside as you browse for all of your outdoor needs. From apparel and footwear to camping, hiking and snow sport gear, and name brand merchandise, you'll find what you're looking for.

Riverpark Dog Park is a pet-friendly area near the riverfront in Buena Vista, CO. The park features a one-acre fenced area for large dogs and a quarter-acre space for small dogs. There are benches, shaded areas and trails nearby. Close to the park on East Main Street, visitors will find a large parking area, entry to the Arkansas River, and access to Riverside Trail and Barbara Whipple Trailhead.

Mayflower Gulch Trail near Copper Mountain, CO is dog friendly. Allow your leashed canine companion to hike alongside you on a trail which leads through a spruce and fir forest before coming out into open alpine terrain at some old mining cabins. At this point you'll be able to view the upper part of Mayflower Gulch. Wildflowers can be seen blooming in the summer months.

Black Burro Bikes is a dog-friendly bike shop in Buena Vista, CO. Fido is welcome to join you in the store where you can talk bikes and trails or shop for your next road or mountain bike. The shop offers maintenance, repair, and upgrade services, rentals, and demonstrations. Enjoy beer, wine, or liquor while you chat with other biking enthusiasts.

Ale Yak in Leadville, CO, is a pet-friendly, seasonal hangout where dogs are welcome to relax with their owners in the outdoor dining area and beer garden. Enjoy live music, play a round of cornhole, and soak in scenic views of Turquoise Lake and the surrounding mountains. Guests can sip on craft beer and grab a bite from rotating food trucks.

Kroenke Lake Trail is a 8.4-mile hike in the San Isabel National Forest beginning at the North Cottonwood Creek Trailhead. This dog-friendly path in Buena Vista, CO follows a stream and will take you through a dense mixed forest before ending at Kroenke Lake. Fido will love the water and soft trail. Leash laws do apply.

The Mineral Belt 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 Leadville! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Mineral Belt 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.