Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Bowdoin, ME

There are 20 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometers of Bowdoin. 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 Bowdoin.

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

Freeport, ME

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park features pet-friendly trails for you and Fido to explore along Maine's legendary coast in Freeport. Enjoy a hike on the popular Casco Bay Trail for a relatively easy adventure offering great views. Dogs are welcome on trails but not on the beaches. See Details

Royal River Park

Yarmouth, ME

Royal River Park Royal River Park is a dog-friendly community park in Yarmouth, ME. One of Yarmouth's most beloved parks, you and your leashed dog can take the beautiful paved trail which runs the length of the park and passes three scenic waterfalls. Visitors can also enjoy picnic areas, open fields, river views, and admire a 75- to 200-year-old stand of hemlock. See Details

Hedgehog Mountain Trailhead

Freeport, ME

Hedgehog Mountain Trailhead Hedgehog Mountain Trailhead is the starting point for a great network of over five miles of pet-friendly trails in Freeport, ME. The pathways are marked and most loop back to the parking area. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets. See Details

Fels-Groves Farm Preserve

Yarmouth, ME

Fels-Groves Farm Preserve Fels-Groves Farm Preserve is a pet-friendly 55-acre parcel of mature woods in Yarmouth, ME. The preserve features 1.2 miles of trails, on which you can expect to see abundant wildlife and scenic views. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners when walking at this recreation area. See Details

Monhegan Island trails

Monhegan Island, ME

Monhegan Island trails About 12 miles of trails, often steep and strenuous, lead through wooded areas and over rocky ledges up to the highest ocean cliffs on the Maine coastline. Volunteers and experienced woodsmen work tirelessly to improve the trails but there will always be a slippery spot or a steep climb. Get a trail map at an Island shop before setting out with your leashed dog. Most of the Island is wild land, with woods and undergrowth so thick you can’t cut across from one trail to another without becoming lost. The trail map published by the Monhegan Associates, showing trails, their names, their numbers, and their difficulty, is reliable, cheap, and easily available. You can view it online but really should plan on purchasing one (for a nominal fee) to carry when you hike away from the Village. You’ll be charged boat fare for your dog and are expected to dispose of its waste as in a city. See Details

Vaughan Woods

Hallowell, ME

Vaughan Woods Vaughan Woods is a pet-friendly nature preserve in Hallowell, ME. Bring Fido along for a walk outside on the Corniche Loop Trail, Brook Trail, or Rice Pines Trail, varying in difficulty and distances from 0.5 miles to 2 miles. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. See Details

Androscoggin River Bicycle Path

Brunswick, ME

Androscoggin River Bicycle Path Androscoggin River Bicycle Path in Brunswick, ME invites Fido to enjoy a leashed walk while taking in scenic views. This pet-friendly paved trail goes from the Cooks Corner area to Brunswick and is about 2.6-miles long. The road is plowed and sanded in the wintertime. See Details

Bradbury Mountain State Park

Pownal, ME

Bradbury Mountain State Park Bradbury Mountain State Park is a dog-friendly place in Pownal, ME. Covering 800 acres of forested land in total, the park is home to 21 miles of hiking trails that can be used to explore the area. Bradbury Mountain is 485 feet high and offers wonderful views of the surrounding area from the top. Your pup is welcome to join you as long as they are on a leash no longer than six feet and are cleaned up after. See Details

Doubling Point Lighthouse

Arrowsic, ME

Doubling Point Lighthouse Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic, ME. Established in 1898, this lighthouse on the Kennebec River features a scenic trail that is well worth a visit with your leashed pup. Please bring dog waste bags to carry out when you depart the private property and refer to their website upon arrival. See Details

Reid State Park

Georgetown, ME

Reid State Park Reid State Park is a dog-friendly area in Georgetown, ME. This popular park has beautiful white sandy beaches, but Fido is only permitted on State Park beaches in Maine from October 1st to March 31st. When you visit Griffith Head in the park, you'll discover a rocky headland that overlooks the rest of the park and a number of seascapes. There are lighthouses in the area as well, including on Sequin Island and Hendricks Head. You can bring Fido with you around the park if they are on a leash under six feet, as long as you clean up any mess after them. See Details

Pratt's Brook Park

Yarmouth, ME

Pratt's Brook Park Pratt's Brook Park in Yarmouth, ME is pet friendly. Trek with your Terrier on six miles of hiking trails through piney woods and open meadows, with bridges and other crossings over the many tributaries of Pratt’s Brook around Yarmouth's largest park. Please be aware of hunting season upon arriving. See Details

Androscoggin Riverlands State Park

Turner, ME

Androscoggin Riverlands State Park Androscoggin Riverlands State Park is a pet-friendly place in Turner, ME. Bring Fido along while you explore Maine's second largest urban area and it's 2,675 acres. There are numerous trails located at the park, including 12 miles of multi-use and 10 miles of hiking trails. Pet owners are reminded to keep their animals on a leash for the duration of their visit and to clean up any mess that they leave behind. See Details

Carl and Barbara Segerstrom Preserve

Westport, ME

Carl and Barbara Segerstrom Preserve Carl and Barbara Segerstrom Preserve in Westport, ME, is a dog-friendly, 159-acre natural area that protects vital wetlands, 3,300 feet of shoreline along Squam Creek, and historic features like cellar holes and cemeteries. Leashed pets are welcome to join you on Jeremy’s Ramble Trail and its side loops, where you’ll pass through hardwood forests, along stone walls, and beside scenic tidal salt marshes. Wildlife sightings may include birds, river otters and views of a working oyster farm. See Details

Auburn Riverwalk at Bonney Park

Auburn, ME

Auburn Riverwalk at Bonney Park Auburn Riverwalk at Bonney Park in Auburn, ME is pet friendly. Located in the heart of downtown, this park is a hub for the new Riverwalk trail and a link to the Lewiston park system over the Trestle Bridge. Bring your dog along, but don't forget to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

Kennebec River Rail Trail

Hallowell, ME

Kennebec River Rail Trail The Kennebec River 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 Hallowell! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Kennebec River 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. See Details

Gardiner Landing

Gardiner, ME

Gardiner Landing The Gardiner Landing trail in Gardiner, ME is dog friendly. This riverfront walking trail will give you beautiful views of the Kennebec River, and also take you through nearby woods. Restrooms and picnic tables are available along the path. Please keep Fido leashed during your visit. See Details

Desert of Maine

Freeport, ME

Desert of Maine Desert of Maine is a pet-friendly tourist attraction in Freeport, ME. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the 20-acre dunes and can ride on the train. This is the perfect spot for photos to create long-lasting memories. See Details

Thorne Head Preserve

Bath, ME

Thorne Head Preserve Thorne Head Preserve in Bath, ME, is a pet-friendly coastal nature area featuring scenic trails through forests, wetlands and shoreline habitats. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the peaceful preserve alongside their owners, enjoying wildlife, picnic spots and beautiful vistas of the Kennebec River. See Details

Mt Pisgah Conservation Area Trailhead

Winthrop, ME

Mt Pisgah Conservation Area Trailhead Bring Fido for a hike at the pet-friendly Mt Pisgah Conservation Area Trail in Winthrop, ME. It's a popular hiking loop, made up of the .7-mile Tower Trail and 1.3-mile Blueberry Trail, providing access to a fire tower at the top of Mount Pisgah. The tower offers a panoramic view reaching from the Camden Hills in the East to New Hampshire's Mount Washington in the West. Dogs must be leashed on the trails. See Details

McMahon Nature Trail

Lewiston, ME

McMahon Nature Trail McMahon Nature Trail in Lewiston, ME, is an easy 1.7-mile loop perfect for a peaceful walk with your dog. This well-marked, quiet trail winds through wooded areas and features benches for resting along the way. The pet-friendly trailhead is located off N Temple St, near McMahon Elementary School. See Details

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