Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in East Durham, NY

There are 9 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometres of East Durham. 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 East Durham.

Olana State Historic Site

Hudson, NY

Olana State Historic Site Olana State Historic Site is a historic house museum and property in Greenport, New York, near the city of Hudson. The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Access to Olana’s dog-friendly, 250-acre landscape is free. The park is open every day from 8 AM to sunset. Bring Fido to explore Frederic Church’s designed landscape with five miles of carriage roads as a way to enjoy the outdoors. See Details

Kaaterskill Falls

Haines Falls, NY

Kaaterskill Falls Kaaterskill Falls has been one of the region's most popular attractions in Haines Falls, NY, for centuries. This pet-friendly hike welcomes dogs to join you to view the magnificent two-tier 260-foot waterfall. Plan an early morning weekday trip to avoid crowds and be prepared for muddy or slippery conditions after heavy rainfall. Visitors can also take Laurel House Road to reach a popular viewing platform looking down onto the waterfall. See Details

Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Saugerties, NY

Kaaterskill Wild Forest Take Fido on an outing through dog-friendly Kaaterskill Wild Forest in Saugerties, NY. Located within the Catskill Forest Preserve, this 7,620-acre area offers year-round activities for you and your canine companion. Enjoy taking one of the many hiking trails in warmer months or venture out to cross-country ski & snowshoe in winter. The 2.4 mile Huckleberry Point Trail offers view across the Hudson Valley, Overlook Mountain, and peaks emerging from the distant Indian Head Wilderness. The long and steep Kaaterskill High Peak Trail is a 6.5 mile route popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders alike. Camping is permitted within Kaaterskill Wild Forest and one designated primitive campsite can be found along the Escarpment Trail. See Details

Indian Ladder Farms

Altamont, NY

Indian Ladder Farms Indian Ladder Farms features a dog-friendly biergarten and nature trail in Altamont, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at an outdoor table where you can dine on smoked cuts of meat and drink cider or beer. Yellow Rock Cafe serves breakfast, salads, sandwiches, and handhelds. There are also four separate nature trails of varying lengths to enjoy. Please note that ticks and poison ivy may be present. See Details

Coxsackie Riverside Park

Coxsackie, NY

Coxsackie Riverside Park Coxsackie Riverside Park is a pet-friendly spot in New York. Wander with your pup along the trails of this popular park and enjoy the colors of fall on the trees around you. Home to a yearly blessing of the animals, this is a great place to visit with your dog and see somewhere new. See Details

Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary

Selkirk, NY

Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary Check out the pet-friendly Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary in Selkirk, NY. This 134-acre recreation area features a 1.7-mile loop along the Onesquethaw Creek. Pups are welcome but must remain leashed. See Details

Panther Mountain from Fox Hollow Trail

Shandaken, NY

Panther Mountain from Fox Hollow Trail Panther Mountain from Fox Hollow Trail is a pet-friendly hike that starts in Shandaken, NY. This rugged route leads to stunning views of the Catskills Mountain Range, is rated difficult and is 9.5 miles in total out-and-back. The route should only be taken on by experienced canine hikers. See Details

Clermont State Historic Site

Germantown, NY

Clermont State Historic Site Leashed pups are welcome on the grounds of Clermont State Historic Site, a dog-friendly historic estate and recreation area in Germantown, NY. There are a variety of trails and gardens spread across the grounds that you and your four-legged companion can explore. Dogs aren't permitted inside any of the buildings at this site. A waste station is provided to make cleaning up after Fido convenient. See Details

Thacher State Park

Voorheesville, NY

Thacher State Park Thacher State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Voorheesville, NY. You and your leashed pup can enjoy hiking, biking and cross-country skiing the park's trails. The park offers picnic spots, scenic views and even waterfalls. You can bring a maximum of two pets and they must remain on a six-foot or shorter leash throughout your entire visit. Proof of a current rabies vaccination must be present. Pets aren't permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches. Please clean up after Fido. See Details