Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Hanson, MA

There are 44 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometers of Hanson. 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 Hanson.

Borderland State Park

Easton, MA

Borderland State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Borderland State Park in Easton, MA. This pet-friendly park offers over 20-miles of hiking trails to explore and many ponds that water-loving canines will enjoy. See Details

World's End

Hingham, MA

World's End Leashed dogs are welcome at World's End, a pet-friendly seaside park in Hingham, MA, with plenty of hiking and walking trails. While there is little to no beach access, the trails are well-groomed and offer gorgeous views of Boston Harbor. See Details

Jamaica Pond

Boston, MA

Jamaica Pond Leashed dogs are welcome at Jamaica Pond, a pet-friendly park in Boston, MA. You and Fido can wander the 1.5-mile path that surrounds the pond. If you're coming by car, you can find parking on Perkins Street, located on the pond's west side. See Details

Massasoit State Park

Taunton, MA

Massasoit State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Massasoit State Park in East Taunton, MA. The park is home to a number of trails that weave around the pretty ponds located in the area. The best time of year to visit is in the fall, when the scarlet cranberry bogs and pine trees turn to stunning shades of contrasting colors. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit. See Details

Deer Island HarborWalk

Winthrop, MA

Deer Island HarborWalk Leashed dogs are welcome at Deer Island HarborWalk in Winthrop, MA, which offers miles of paved, pet-friendly pathways for you and Fido to explore. While scenic throughout, this park's highest vantage point offers sweeping views of downtown Boston and the Harbor. See Details

Bare Cove Park

Hingham, MA

Bare Cove Park Enjoy a scenic, dog-friendly walk through the woods or along the riverfront with your leashed pup at Bare Cove Park in Hingham, MA. The 484-acre park is located along the banks of the Weymouth Back River and offers several riverside and woodland trails, as well as paved roadways to explore with Fido. See Details

Blue Hills Reservation

Milton, MA

Blue Hills Reservation Leashed dogs can join their humans in exploring miles of hiking and biking trails with scenic views and differing levels of difficulty at the dog-friendly Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, MA. Parking is available at Houghton Pond or in limited spots along the road. See Details

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Boston, MA

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a Boston favorite with its pet-friendly wooded walkways and trails. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore The Arnold Arboretum’s 281-acre landscape with you, just remember to clean up after Fido. See Details

Wompatuck State Park

Hingham, MA

Wompatuck State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Wompatuck State Park, a pet-friendly park in Hingham. This 3,500-acre state recreation area offers 12-miles of paved trails which are popular with cyclists, as well as miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails. See Details

Lotta Bradburn Shick Park

Brookline, MA

Lotta Bradburn Shick Park Leashed dogs are allowed at Lotta Bradburn Shick Park in Brookline, MA. This pet-friendly hilltop park offers a spacious lawn area, walking trails, picnic shelters and picnic tables where you and Fido can rest and explore. See Details

Whitney and Thayer Woods

Cohasset, MA

Whitney and Thayer Woods Whitney and Thayer Woods is a pet-friendly attraction in Cohasset, MA. Your leashed pup can tag along on their hiking trails on the 834-acre nature reserve. You'll also have the chance to catch spectacular South Shore and Boston skyline vistas along the way. See Details

Natural Resources Trust

Easton, MA

Natural Resources Trust Leashed dogs are welcome at Natural Resources Trust, a dog-friendly outdoor space in Easton, MA, where you can enjoy nature, including walking trails, and may even spot some wild animals that call the space home. The Trust encourages you to bring water for your pet, and you are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Please note that pets should be checked for ticks after visiting, and are not permitted during events and other large gatherings. See Details

Ames Nowell State Park

Abington, MA

Ames Nowell State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Ames Nowell State Park in Abington, MA. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy over ten miles of pet-friendly trails that weave around the woodland adjacent to Cleveland Pond, which is popular for fishing and boating. See Details

Pilgrim Memorial State Park

Plymouth, MA

Pilgrim Memorial State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, a pet-friendly park in Plymouth, MA. Home to the famous Plymouth Rock, you and Fido can marvel at this historic marker, enjoy the scenic viewing area, listen to historical talks and walk the pathways through monuments at this harbor-side park. See Details

Neponset River Greenway

Boston, MA

Neponset River Greenway The Neponset River Greenway 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 dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Boston! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Neponset River Greenway. 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

Larz Anderson Park

Brookline, MA

Larz Anderson Park Leashed dogs are welcome year-round at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline, MA. This pet-friendly park features walking trails, ponds and gardens to explore. This park also offers off-leash hours from March through November between the hours of dawn and 1:00 PM in the unfenced area at the top of the hill on the Avon Street side of the park. Dogs must be registered with the Green Dog Program for these off-leash privileges. Fido must be leashed throughout the remainder of the park at all times and any day or time outside of the designated off-leash hours. See Details

National Monument to the Forefathers

Plymouth, MA

National Monument to the Forefathers Leashed dogs are allowed at National Monument to the Forefathers, a pet-friendly historic site in Plymouth, MA. As the name suggests, the main attraction of this state-owned park is the 81-foot granite statue in memory of the Pilgrims that left England to start their own colony. See Details

Freetown-Fall River State Forest

Assonet, MA

Freetown-Fall River State Forest Freetown-Fall River State Forest is dog friendly. Located within the Bridgewater Triangle of Assonet, MA, this forest sprawls out over 5,000 acres across the Massachusetts back-country. The area is not for the faint-hearted, however, as it's long been known as a spooky and mysterious place, stretching all the way back to the tumultuous times of Native tribes and early settlers. You can explore this stunning place along 25 miles of trails, but make sure Fido remains on a leash for the duration of your visit. See Details

Wilson Mountain Reservation

Dedham, MA

Wilson Mountain Reservation Leashed dogs are welcome at Wilson Mountain Reservation, a pet-friendly, 207-acre park in Dedham, MA. While not a true mountain, this hilltop park offers scenic views and numerous pathways for you and Fido to explore. See Details

Farnham-Connolly State Park

Canton, MA

Farnham-Connolly State Park Leashed dogs are allowed to join their humans at pet-friendly Farnham-Connolly State Park in Canton, MA. Located at the former Canton Airport, this 6-acre park offers a number of paved trails that loop around the recreation areas of the park, including along the scenic Neponset River. See Details