Dog Friendly Hiking Trails Near ELM Airport

Sperr Memorial Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Elmira, NY. Built in memory of soldier Andrew Sperr, this park contains a pond and winding pathways. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a stroll around the pond. The park is also home to a number of local K9 demonstrations.

Personious Woods is a pet-friendly trail system in Elmira, NY. Located at Tanglewood Nature Center, enjoy 5km of pet-friendly trails that include lots of different habitats like open meadows, dense larch-lined paths, a creek to splash in, and more. Leashed dogs are invited to hike with you during regular season, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

The Big Flats 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 Elmira! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Big Flats 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.

Steege Hill Nature Preserve is a pet-friendly destination in Corning, NY. There are 6 miles of trails with a steep incline that can be accessed from the trailhead, where leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a hike. Be aware of timber rattlesnakes on the property, and make sure pets are not allowed to chase wildlife.