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Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Dayton, ME

There are 22 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometers of Dayton. 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 Dayton.

Pet Friendly Carson Trail at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Carson Trail at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Carson Trail at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Leashed dogs are allowed on the Carson Trail in Wells, ME, as part of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Otherwise, domestic pets, including horses, aren't allowed on the refuge. Be sure to clean up after your pup and keep them leashed while exploring.

Pet Friendly Sanford Springvale Rail Trail

Sanford Springvale Rail Trail

Sanford Springvale Rail Trail

The Sanford Springvale Rail Trail offers a pet-friendly adventure where you can stroll with your leashed dog in Springvale, ME. This wide, well-maintained course spans just under 6 miles one way and includes several loop pathways for variety. The route intersects with roads as it winds through Springvale and Sanford. Remember to bring poop bags to ensure you can clean up after your dog along the way.

Hilton-Winn Preserve

Cape Neddick, ME

Hilton-Winn Preserve

The Hilton-Winn Preserve is a 195-acre, dog-friendly area in Cape Neddick, ME, featuring easy hiking trails through wooded terrain. With boardwalks over muddy spots and gentle hills, you can enjoy a variety of paths for a short or long hike with your leashed pet.

Rines Forest

Cumberland Foreside, ME

Rines Forest is a magnificent 272-acre woodland in the heart of Cumberland Foreside, ME. This pet-friendly trail allows your pup to tag along as you come across cascading waterfalls, popular trails and places of solitude. Dogs are allowed under owner voice, electronic, or whistle control, however please note hunting and snowmobiles are also permitted on select routes.

Mountain Division Trail

Mountain Division Trail

The Mountain Division 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 Windham! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mountain Division 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.

Mountain Division Trail

Mountain Division Trail

The Mountain Division 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 Standish! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Mountain Division 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.

Rotary Park

Rotary Park is a pet-friendly spot in Biddeford, ME. Your pup is welcome to tag along as you explore the area. Amenities include a dog park, walking trails, a boat lunch and a nine-hole disc golf course.

Parson's Way

Kennebunkport, ME

Located off of Ocean Avenue, this popular, 2-mile long walking path winds along Kennebunkport's rugged and scenic coastline. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on a walk along the Maine coastline at Parson's Way.

Rogers Pond Park

Rogers Pond Park

Bring Fido out for a fun afternoon at Rogers Pond Park in Kennebunk, ME. Take a walk around the pond, have a picnic, or wade in the water with your pup at close by Mousam River. Features of the park include benches, picnic areas, a pavilion, boat access, an open field, and opportunities for fishing. Keep your pup leashed at all times and clean up after them.

Ferry Beach State Park

Ferry Beach State Park

Ferry Beach State Park is a dog-friendly spot in Saco, ME. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy this stunning golden sand beach and surrounding area. Visitors are reminded that no pets are allowed on State Park beaches between April 1 and September 30, they should always be on a leash under six feet, and all mess should be cleaned up after them. Along the shore and among the forest, you'll notice a stand of tupelo trees, also known as black gum, from the pet-friendly nature trail that weaves around the shoreline and among the swampy marshes.

Casco Bay Trail

Casco Bay Trail

Casco Bay Trail is a dog-friendly hiking path located inside Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park in Freeport, ME. Fido is welcome to join you on this coastal trail, but dogs must remain on a leash. Casco Bay Trail offers an interpretive panel educating visitors on surrounding islands. This half-mile stretch can be combined with other trails in the park, like the White Pines Trail.

Lowell Preserve Trailhead

Lowell Preserve Trailhead

Lowell Preserve Trailhead is a pet-friendly hiking spot in Windham, ME. From here, you can make your way around over 300 acres of forest conservation area that has more than 8 miles of trails. Leashed pups are welcome to join you, but dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess left behind.

Meadow Woods Preserve

Kennebunkport, ME

Meadow Woods Preserve

Bring Fido for an afternoon of fun at the pet-friendly Meadow Woods Preserve in Kennebunkport, ME. You and your pup will love spending time at this 371-acre nature and recreation preserve, which includes natural forests, meadows, wetlands, brooks, and vernal pools. Enjoy a walk on the trails, pack a picnic, or let Fido run in the enclosed dog recreational areas. The preserve is open to visitors looking for a tranquil and beautiful outdoor gathering space in the community.

Payeur Preserve & Kirkpatrick Woods

Payeur Preserve & Kirkpatrick Woods

Payeur Preserve & Kirkpatrick Woods features a dog-friendly trail located near the Ogunquit Dog Park in Ogunquit, ME. Enjoy a walk with your leashed pup along a one-mile loop, which features several vernal pools in the springtime. The trail is indicated with blue markers on the trees, and there's a dog waste station available at the dog park.

Eastern Trail (Scarborough)

Scarborough, ME

Eastern Trail (Scarborough)

The Eastern Trail (Scarborough) 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 Scarborough! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Eastern Trail (Scarborough). 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.

Woodland Valley Disc Golf

Woodland Valley Disc Golf

Woodland Valley Disc Golf is pet-friendly. Bring your pooch along with you to fling a disc at a variety of holes dotted around this pretty course in Maine. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you, as long as they don't try and intercept any perfect throws heading towards the holes. Don't forget to clean up any mess that's left behind. Rates start at $6 per round, or you can buy a day pass for $9.

Wonder Brook

Wonderbrook Park is a pet-friendly hike within the Murphy Preserve near downtown Kennebunk, ME. Bring your leashed furry companion along as you discover the scenic 2.5-mile trail. You'll traverse upland forests and lush fern beds, cross a brook and streams, and ultimately reach the Kennebunk River near the head of tide.

Riverside Golf Course

Riverside Golf Course

Portland, ME is home to the pet-friendly Riverside Golf Course. This local recreation area welcomes pets and owners to explore during the off-season winter months. Visitors with dogs can enjoy the designated groomed skiing or snowshoeing trail for furry friends. Sledding, fat tire biking and outdoor ice skating are also available. Note that dogs must be on an eight-foot leash.

Newichawannock Woods

Newichawannock Woods

Dog-friendly Newichawannock Woods is a 78-acre preserve along the Salmon Falls River in Berwick, ME. Managed by the Great Works Land Trust, you and Fido are invited to enjoy a hike on two short trails totaling 1.33 miles that meander through the hardwood forest on flat terrain. Please remember to leash and clean up after your pets.

Presumpscot River Preserve

Presumpscot River Preserve

The Presumpscot River Preserve, located in Portland, ME, is a dog-friendly hiking destination. The river travels from Sebago Lake to Casco Bay. In a collaborative effort, Portland Trails, the City of Portland Landbank Commission and the state's Land for Maine's Future program established a 48-acre public nature preserve along the river to protect this scenic area.

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