Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Carteret, NJ

There are 37 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometres of Carteret. 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 Carteret.

Pet Friendly Wolfe's Pond Park
Wolfe's Pond Park The dog-friendly Wolfe's Pond Park is located on the south shore of Staten Island, NY. This seaside community recreation space is a great spot to check out with Fido. There are many special areas and walking trails for dogs and even an off-leash dog run. Ensure your pup remains leashed during his visit unless in the designated leash-free play area. See Details
Pet Friendly Staten Island Greenbelt Trail
Staten Island Greenbelt Trail Staten Island Greenbelt Trail is an easy pet-friendly 3-mile hike that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. This hike in Staten Island, NY, which passes through dense forests and grassy meadows, is thanks to the 1960s and 1970s preservation efforts. Leash regulations do apply. See Details
Veterans Memorial Park Leashed dogs are welcome to explore Veterans Memorial Park in Hazlet, NJ. This pet-friendly community park offers a shaded picnic grove, ballfields, volleyball area, horseshoe pits and a playground. Take Fido for a stroll across the grass, relax beneath the shaded pavilion, or enjoy wildlife watching beside the pond. Visitors can also view The Memorial Park Monuments, located in a quiet area between the Cullen Center and Union Avenue. See Details
Henry Hudson Trail The Henry Hudson 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 Keyport! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Henry Hudson 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
Henry Hudson Trail The Henry Hudson 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 Port Monmouth! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Henry Hudson 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
Holmdel Park Visit the pet-friendly Holmdel Park in Holmdel, NJ. Walk the trail around the recreation area with your pup or go the opposite direction and discover the beautiful surrounding nature. Bring your pooch along on a leash, and don't forget to clean up any mess that's left behind. See Details
Tamaques Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Tamaques Park, a 106-acre dog-friendly park in the community of Westfield, NJ. Visitors can utilize the picnic areas, jogging path, sports courts, playing fields and playgrounds. The park also has a pond and small wooded area. Fido must remain on a leash for the duration of your visit. See Details
Henry Hudson Trail The Henry Hudson 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 Atlantic Highlands! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Henry Hudson 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
Liberty State Park Visit the pet-friendly Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ. Take a walk around with your pooch and experience the amazing views of New York City and the Statue of Liberty. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times during the visit. See Details
Branch Brook Park Visit the pet-friendly Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ. This 360-acre community recreation area features an off-leash dog park, walking trails, tennis courts, softball fields and much more. Your pup must be leashed at all times when not in the dog park. See Details
Morris Canal Park Morris Canal Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Jersey City, NJ. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you to explore this park filled with history. See Details
Granville Sand Barrens Granville Sand Barrens in Westpoint, IN is dog friendly and welcomes leashed, well-behaved pets. The property is restored to a barrens/prairie/savanna complex, which exemplifies the naturally occurring interface of ecological communities that would have occurred at this site historically. There are two 40-acre parcels which comprise Granville Sand Barrens and Roy Whistler Wildlife Area. A 0.5 mile trail links the two pieces of land. See Details
Brooklyn Bridge Park Brooklyn Bridge Park is an 85-acre, dog-friendly waterfront recreation area that is a great place to bring your pup to play on and off-leash. The park stretches 1.3 miles along Brooklyn's East River shoreline. Within the park, you'll find two fenced dog runs where Fido can meet other Big Apple dogs and play a game of fetch. See Details
South Mountain Reservation South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ is dog-friendly. This nature reserve coverers 2,112 acres in portions of Maplewood, Millburn and West Orange. The woodland park features a variety of hardwood trees, and tall hemlocks towering above streams, creeks and ponds. The west branch of the Rahway River flows through the valley, and a 25-foot waterfall at Hemlock Falls is a dramatic feature. It is also a Revolutionary War historic site. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails and the South Mountain Dog Park is located within the Reservation. See Details
Cedar Brook Park Cedar Brook Park is home to the Shakespeare Garden, a pretty and pet-friendly garden in Plainfield, NJ. This 1920s garden contains a bust of Shakespeare along with plants that were cited in his works. Well-behaved and leashed dogs are allowed throughout the park and on the trails. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pooch leaves behind. See Details
Prospect Park Prospect Park is a pet-friendly community hub in Brooklyn, NY. Fido can have some off-leash fun to explore from 6:00 AM until 9:00 AM and from 9:00 PM until 1:00 AM. Outside of hours, your leashed pup can join you on their paved trails around the park and 60-acre lake. A dog run and pond for your furry friend to jump in is also available. See Details
Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed and suspension bridge in New York, NY that crosses over the East River and connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you admire the views from either side of the paved, dog-friendly pedestrian pathway on the bridge. Ensure you keep Fido close, as the bridge is a popular crossing for commuters. See Details
Watchung Reservation The Watchung Reservation is a dog-friendly spot in Mountainside, New Jersey. This 1,900-acre park is packed full of hiking and riding trails with picnic areas, a trailside nature center and a visitor center along the way. Dogs are allowed throughout the park and on the sandy trails. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pets leave behind. See Details
Twin Lights State Historic Site Twin Lights State Historic Site in Highlands, NJ, welcomes dogs to explore the grounds of one of The Garden State's most historic lighthouses. Leashed dogs are allowed in outdoor spaces during hours of operation. Pets are not permitted in the lighthouse. Please remember to clean up after Fido. See Details
Dorbrook Recreation Area You'll love strolling down the easy, paved pathways of the lovely and dog-friendly Dorbrook Recreation Area in Colts Neck, NJ, where your leashed pet is welcome to join you. See Details
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