Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Germantown, MD

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Germantown, and 45 more nearby. 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 Germantown.

Cabin John Regional Park

Bethesda, MD

Cabin John Regional Park Enjoy a walk with Fido on the 8.8-mile natural-surface trail at Cabin John Regional Park. This pet-friendly trail runs along a stream in a peaceful wooded oasis where leashed dogs are welcome in Bethesda, MD. The park also features shelters, picnic tables, a playground, restrooms and a fenced dog park. See Details

Piney Run Park

Sykesville, MD

Piney Run Park Piney Run Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Sykesville, MD. It features 550 acres of fields, forest, and open spaces, with over five miles of hiking trails. The centerpiece of the park is a lake, which provides opportunities for fishing and boating. They offer kayak and canoe rentals, and Fido is welcome to join you! The park also includes tennis courts, playgrounds, climbing rocks, picnic tables, and six pavilions. Be mindful that there is an entrance fee. See Details

Green Park

Gaithersburg, MD

Green Park Green Park is a dog-friendly family recreation area located on 13.7 acres in Gaithersburg, MD. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the hiking trails or for a picnic on the lawn. The park features a playground, basketball and tennis courts, and a dog exercise area for off-leash play. See Details

George C. Marshall International Center

Leesburg, VA

George C. Marshall International Center Fido is welcome to join you for a stroll at George C. Marshall International Center, a pet-friendly area in Leesburg, VA. Enjoy seeing the 19th-century house, Dodona Manor, and exploring the gardens with your furry friend. Dogs are not permitted in any buildings. See Details

Theodore Roosevelt Island

Washington, DC

Theodore Roosevelt Island Fido is welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Theodore Roosevelt Island in Washington, DC. Enjoy miles of trails through wooded uplands and swampy bottomlands with your furry friend. Please note that pets must be cleaned up after and on a leash no longer than six feet. See Details

Monocacy National Battlefield

Frederick, MD

Monocacy National Battlefield Bring Fido to Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick, MD. Leashed dogs are invited to explore this outdoor recreation area's historic, pet-friendly grounds, which is said to have saved Washington, D.C., in 1864. While pets are permitted to stroll along walking trails with you, note that they aren't allowed inside any buildings. See Details

Capital Crescent Trail

Washington, DC

Capital Crescent Trail The Capital Crescent Trail near Washington, DC is dog friendly and 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 Washington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Capital Crescent 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