Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Cambridge, MA

The Minuteman Commuter Bikeway 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 Cambridge! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. 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.

Leashed pups are welcome at Hoyt Field, a dog-friendly urban park in Cambridge, MA. Shared-use off-leash hours are also available within designated areas at this park. Dogs that respond to verbal cues and are currently licensed in Cambridge are welcome off-leash from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for an adventure at Alewife Brook Reservation, a pet-friendly preserve in Cambridge, MA. This urban forest offers numerous trails alongside brooks and streams for you and Fido to explore.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Gold Star Mothers Park, a pet-friendly public park in Cambridge, MA. This park offers nice pathways to explore with Fido and convenient waste stations. Please note that the city of Cambridge has a leash law that requires dogs be leashed at all times.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Boston Public Garden, a famous, pet-friendly botanical garden in the center of Boston known for its swan boats, walking paths and sculptures.

Leashed dogs are welcome at World's End, a pet-friendly seaside park in Hingham, MA, with plenty of hiking and walking trails. While there is little to no beach access, the trails are well-groomed and offer gorgeous views of Boston Harbor.

Great Brook Farm State Park is a pet-friendly park in Carlisle, MA. Leashed dogs can join their humans in exploring the 20 miles of trails together. The trails are popular for cross-country skiing in the winter. There is also a working dairy farm, complete with resident farm animals, on the property.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Deer Island HarborWalk in Winthrop, MA, which offers miles of paved, pet-friendly pathways for you and Fido to explore. While scenic throughout, this park's highest vantage point offers sweeping views of downtown Boston and the Harbor.

Minute Man National Historical Park is a pet-friendly site in Lincoln, MA. Your leashed pup can tag along to explore the area of significant structures and landscapes associated with the opening battle of the American Revolution. Please note you must clean up after your pet, but no trash cans are provided.

Fido will love to frolic and play off-leash at Cat Rock Park, a pet-friendly park in Weston, MA. This park features wooded trails and a swimming pond. Be sure to keep an eye on Fido, as the area isn't fenced.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Middlesex Fells Reservation, a pet-friendly, 2,500-acre woodland park that ranges through multiple towns, including Medford, Malden and Stoneham, MA. You and Fido can explore a multitude of different trails and landscapes, including ponds, forests, streams and scenic views. There are even some off-leash areas that are clearly posted throughout the park.

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a Boston favorite with its pet-friendly wooded walkways and trails. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore The Arnold Arboretum’s 281-acre landscape with you, just remember to clean up after Fido.

Leashed dogs can join their humans for a walk around Horn Pond in Woburn, MA. This popular space features pet-friendly walking trails around the pond and wetland spaces. Please note that part of the trail is on a sidewalk along a busy road.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Jamaica Pond, a pet-friendly park in Boston, MA. You and Fido can wander the 1.5-mile path that surrounds the pond. If you're coming by car, you can find parking on Perkins Street, located on the pond's west side.

Leashed dogs can join you at Bradley Palmer State Park, a pet-friendly park in Topsfield, MA. Explore over 721 acres of meadows and forests along the park's scenic, wooded trails. Please note that pets are not permitted inside any of the buildings located at the park.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Wompatuck State Park, a pet-friendly park in Hingham. This 3,500-acre state recreation area offers 12-miles of paved trails which are popular with cyclists, as well as miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Salem Common, a pet-friendly park in Salem, MA. Wander the paths through this historic park that features memorials, monuments and more.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation, the city's last remaining salt marsh in Boston, MA. You and Fido can wander this scenic park's dog-friendly pathways as you look out for marsh birds and other wildlife.

Whitney and Thayer Woods is a pet-friendly attraction in Cohasset, MA. Your leashed pup can tag along on their hiking trails on the 834-acre nature reserve. You'll also have the chance to catch spectacular South Shore and Boston skyline vistas along the way.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Vietnam Veteran's Park, a pet-friendly park in Billerica, MA. You and Fido can explore trails, ponds, conservation spaces and even the off-leash Billerica Dog Park at this spacious and popular recreation site. Please be sure to keep pups on-leash during their visit unless they are within the fenced dog park space.