Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Castle Mountain Resort, AB

Swan River Trail in Bigfork, MT, is a pet-friendly, 4.2-mile trail that runs along the scenic Swan River. It's lovely year round for riding bikes, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and walking your pooch. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you.

The pet-friendly Whitefish Trail welcomes pups to join their owners when exploring! This multi-use path stretches 42 miles around the Whitefish, MT, area, connecting different points of interest and trailheads. There's something for everyone, with trails that lead to creeks, scenic overlooks, forests and more. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after.

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Waterton Lakes National Park where you and your pup will find breathtaking waterfalls, clear lakes, beautiful streams and stunning mountain vistas in Waterton Park, AB. From the moderately difficult Bear's Hump Trail, which leads to epic views of a lake and mountain range, to the easy Blakiston Falls Trail, there's something for every level of hiker in this idyllic protected area. Dogs must be leashed at all times, and it is imperative to the health of the wildlife that you clean up after your pup.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the Stahl Peak Lookout Trail, a 9.3-mile hike in Eureka, MT, that will take about 5 hours to complete with Fido. The dog-friendly trail lies within Kootenai National Forest, a beautiful 7,000-acre forest that is surrounded by another 33,000 acres of high country.

Take Fido to enjoy the natural beauty surrounding Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, MT. The resort is a popular ski destination that offers pet-friendly activities throughout all seasons of the year. Dogs are welcome to trek up the mountain trails. Please be sure to check the status of trails before departing on a hike as some may close due to weather conditions.

Dog-friendly Little Hoodoo Trail in Rexford, MT, provides an excellent view of impressive sandstone formations known as The Hoodoos. Beginning at Rexford Bench Campground, the moderately challenging 1.3 mile trail takes an average of 30 minutes to complete and is ideal for hiking, running or walking with your four-legged friend. Little Hoodoo Trail is a short, single track trail offering views of The Hoodoos jutting out from an inlet along Lake Koocanusa. They can also be viewed from the west side of Highway 37. For those wishing to see more expansive lake views in this scenic area, Little Hoodoo Trail eventually crosses the Pacific NW Trail.

Bluebird Lake - Highline Trail in Eureka, MT, is a 4.6-mile pet-friendly hike in Kootenai National Forest that will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. Luckily the beautiful Ten Lakes Scenic Area is an out-of-the-way trip, so it's not too crowded. Spending the night car camping at Big or Little Therriault Lakes will allow you to spend a whole day enjoying the peaceful backcountry.

Saint Paul Lake Trail in Noxon, MT, is an 8-mile, pet-friendly hike in the Kootenai National Forest that will take about 5 hours to complete with Fido. This trail is a must for those hiking with their dog. It will take you through beautiful wilderness scenery as it follows a refreshing creek and old-growth forest. Enjoy relaxing by the quiet lake.

Bramlet Lake Trail is a dog-friendly, 3-mile hike located in Kootenai National Forest. This short hike will lead you to Little Bramlet Lake, which lies just inside the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness. The Libby, MT, trail lies outside the wilderness and used to be a mining road. Checking with the ranger station before embarking is a good idea, as the trailhead may move.

Lost Buck Pass Trail is a pet-friendly 7.5-mile hike at Upper Geiger Lake that will take about 5 hours to complete with Fido. The Geiger Lakes are a popular destination in Libby, MT, because of the easy access, camping, fishing, and beautiful scenery. If you are looking for a more desolate trail, head to this area via the Fourth of July Creek Trail 115.

Middle Fork Bull River Trail #978 is a 6-mile, pet-friendly hike in the Kootenai National Forest in Noxon, MT. The trail ends at a dispersed campsite approximately six miles from the trailhead. There are two major stream crossings at about the 1-mile mark that can be challenging and dangerous during peak flows.