Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Garnavillo, IA

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at Backbone State Park in Dundee, IA. This pet-friendly park is popular due to the 21 miles of trails that can be found around the area. Many of these will lead you through cedar trees and up rocky staircases, and a few lead to one of the highest points in northeast Iowa, the Devil's Backbone. The park also features picnic shelters with views out over the trees. Please remember to clean up after your pets during your visit.

Nelson Dewey State Park in Cassville, WI welcomes outdoor enthusiasts and their furry friends to explore together. This pet-friendly retreat features an array of activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, hunting and photography, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all visitors. Dogs are required to be on a leash no longer than eight feet, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Pikes Peak State Park is a pet-friendly destination in McGregor, IA. Leashed dogs are invited to join their owners on eleven-and-a-half miles of trails around the park, many of which lead through wooded bluffs and valleys. This picturesque park is hugely popular among visitors on the hunt for the perfect picture of the Mississippi River, and you may even spot some ancient fossil remains along the way.

Effigy Mounds National Monument is a dog-friendly attraction in Harpers Ferry, IA. The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. Leashed dogs are welcome to wander around with you on the designated trails, as long as you stay off the mounds and clean up after your pets. The pathways lead to great views of the Mississippi.

Wyalusing State Park in Bagley, WI is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area that welcomes four-legged friends. The park provides several amenities for visitors, such as camping, hiking, canoeing, biking and fishing. To ensure safety, pets must always be on a leash that is no longer than eight feet, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals.

The Pony Hollow 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 Elkader! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Pony Hollow 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.