Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Humphreys, MO

Here are the dog-friendly hiking trails closest to Humphreys. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Grindstone Nature Area

Columbia, MO

Grindstone Nature Area Fido is welcome off-leash on the 5-miles of dog-friendly nature trails of Grindstone Nature Area in Columbia, MO. The 200-acre park features lovely creeks and scenery. Please note that dogs must be leashed only on the Hinkson Creek Trail. See Details

Gray's Lake Park

Des Moines, IA

Gray's Lake Park Located in the heart of the Des Moines Metro area, Gray's Lake Park is a dog-friendly spot that's perfect for a walk with your leashed pup. The 167-acre park features a 1.9-mile lit trail, which encircles the lake. Dogs are not allowed on the designated swimming beach, and pets must be cleaned up after during their visit. Pet waste stations are located every half mile along the trail for your convenience. Please note that the park hours vary seasonally. See Details

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Bucyrus, KS

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a pet-friendly attraction in Bucyrus, KS. Bring Fido to explore the 300-acre educational, recreational and cultural resource in the Kansas City region. Leashed dogs are welcome on asphalt and mulch hiking trails, but please note that dogs aren't permitted in the botanical gardens themselves. There are a variety of educational opportunities around every bend in the path. See Details

Shawnee Mission Park

Shawnee, KS

Shawnee Mission Park The dog-friendly Shawnee Mission Park is a multi-use, 1,600-acre park located in Kansas. It is the largest park in the county and the most visited park in the entire state of Kansas. Its 53-acre off-leash dog park, one of the largest in the country, has hiking trails, large open spaces and a 200-foot dog beach. The park is also home to a number of fantastic amenities such as a beautiful 120-acre lake that's great for boating, fishing, sail boarding, and much more. There are 11 spacious shelters, numerous picnic areas, nature trails, play areas, an archery range, a disc golf course, and trails to enjoy mountain biking and horseback riding. The park is also home to The Theatre in the Park, Shawnee Mission Park Beach, and Shawnee Mission Park Marina. In season, there are canoes, pedal boats, and fishing boats available for rent at the marina. See Details

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens

Des Moines, IA

Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a stroll through the Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens in Des Moines, IA. This pet-friendly attraction, situated on 1.7 acres south of the Botanical Garden, features an Asian pavilion atop a bridge, which spans a pond cascading into the Des Moines River. Stone pagodas, bonsai-like evergreens, lanterns and sculptural rock formations are also present in the Gardens. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit. See Details

Shoal Creek Living History Museum

Kansas City, MO

Shoal Creek Living History Museum Shoal Creek Living History Museum is a pet-friendly attraction nestled on 80 acres in Hodge Park, located in Kansas City, MO. The museum has twenty-one structures with thirteen authentic 19th-century buildings dating from 1807-1885. The historic log cabins and homes were relocated from surrounding counties to create a village setting. Enjoy the nature trails and a self-guided tour on the grounds with your leashed pup in tow. Waste bags are located at the entrance. See Details

Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail

Kansas City, MO

Harry Wiggins Trolley Track Trail The Harry Wiggins Trolley Track 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 Kansas City! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Harry Wiggins Trolley Track 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

Watkins Mill State Park

Lawson, MO

Watkins Mill State Park The Watkins Mill State Park in Lawson, MO is dog friendly. You and Fido will both enjoy views of the 100-acre lake, which has a paved path around it, making it a great spot to walk with your dog. Campground sites and picnic areas are also available. Keep your eyes peeled for white-tailed deer and wild turkeys. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the park. See Details

Rock Bridge Memorial

Columbia, MO

Rock Bridge Memorial Leashed dogs are welcome at Rock Bridge Memorial, a pet-friendly park in Columbia, MO. The park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment – and lets them peek into Missouri’s underworld. The park contains some of the most popular hiking trails in the state and also offers solitude while hiking in the Gans Creek Wild Area. Visitors can also see a large cave system with its rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and underground stream at the Devil's Icebox. You can explore Connor's Cave in the light of the opening for a taste of the underground world. Dogs are not allowed in buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area

Lee's Summit, MO

James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area in Lee's Summit, MO. Fido is permitted to join you for a beautiful walk through expansive woodland & wetland hunting grounds with picnic spots, trails, lakes & ponds. Hunting dogs may be let off-leash to train with special arrangements. See Details

Capen Park

Columbia, MO

Capen Park Fido is welcome to join you on the pet-friendly trails at Capen Park in Columbia, MO. You and Fido may get to enjoy watching climbers ascend up the limestone, as this is a popular spot for rock climbing. The park also features many scenic overlooks. See Details

Walnut Woods State Park

West Des Moines, IA

Walnut Woods State Park Walnut Woods State Park is a pet-friendly destination in West Des Moines, IA. You are welcome to bring Fido with you to enjoy 260 acres of woodlands along the banks of Raccoon River. The two and a half miles of trails that weave through the black walnut trees, the largest surviving natural stand of these trees in the country, are a great attraction for dogs and their owners. Dogs are allowed on the trails, as long as they are cleaned up after and remain on a leash under six feet. See Details

Knob Noster State Park

Knob Noster, MO

Knob Noster State Park Leashed pets are allowed at Knob Noster State Park, a pet-friendly park in Knob Noster, MO. The park is a tranquil retreat of open oak woodland with a few patches of prairie along both sides of the meandering Clearfork Creek. It’s a place for fishermen to wet a line, for mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders to get some trail time, and for families to spend quality time together. The park also features an oxbow slough, which has been officially designated as Pin Oak Slough Natural Area. Pets are not allowed in any buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

Lake Ahquabi State Park

Indianola, IA

Lake Ahquabi State Park Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Lake Ahquabi State Park in Indianola, IA. This 770-acre park has more than seven miles of multi-use trails, including a trail along the shoreline of the lake and another that winds in through the woods. The centerpiece of this park is the 115-acre man-made lake in the center, perfect for recreational boat users and anglers. You can bring Fido with you into the park, but pets must remain on a leash under six feet for the duration of their visit. See Details

Lake Anita State Park

Anita, IA

Lake Anita State Park Lake Anita State Park, featuring a 171-acre reservoir on a branch of the Nishnabotna River, is a dog-friendly recreation area in Anita, IA. Home to a four-mile trail that loops around the lake and a number of other interesting trails that weave inland, this is a great spot for Fido to stretch his legs. Your pup is welcome to join you on the trails as long as they are on a leash under six feet in length. See Details

Crowder State Park

Trenton, MO

Crowder State Park Leashed pets are allowed at Crowder State Park, a pet-friendly park in Trenton, MO. The park features 1,912 acres in the rolling green hills of northern Missouri. Visitors can enjoy more than 17 miles of hiking, bicycling, backpacking and equestrian trails in a forested, rugged terrain. The park also offers fishing and boating opportunities on 18-acre Crowder Lake. The family-oriented campground includes modern restrooms and shady picnic sites are scattered throughout the park. Pets are not allowed in any buildings, public swimming areas or beaches. See Details

Long Branch State Park

Macon, MO

Long Branch State Park Bring Fido to explore nature at dog-friendly Long Branch State Park in Macon, MO. You and Fido can spend the day hiking trails to see colorful prairie wildflowers and a variety of birds like red-headed woodpeckers, brown thrashers and indigo buntings. There are also three boat ramps which provide access to Long Branch Lake. A modern campground is available for extended stays. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome but are not allowed in historic buildings or swimming areas. See Details

Pershing State Park

Laclede, MO

Pershing State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Pershing State Park, a pet-friendly park in Laclede, MO. Wander through a slice of a pre-settlement landscape at Pershing State Park. The park includes a boardwalk and hiking trail that winds through a wet prairie near a meandering stream with oxbow sloughs and cutoffs, and into a bottomland forest. The park’s wetlands attract a variety of birds and waterfowl as well as scores of other wildlife species. Locust Creek and four small lakes give anglers a chance to try their skills and a shady campground with electric and basic campsites make the park an ideal overnight location. Dogs are not allowed in the historic buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. See Details

Lake Darling State Park

Brighton, IA

Lake Darling State Park Lake Darling State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Brighton, IA. Leashed pets and their owners can enjoy the 302-acre lake and 18 miles of surrounding shoreline. There are lots of trails that weave their way around the lake and the varied area, including one that will take you and your pooch through a reestablished prairie and another that winds through woods to a cemetery dating back to the 1800s. See Details

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

Keosauqua, IA

Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Lacey-Keosauqua State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Keosauqua, IA. The main attraction at this 1,653-acre park are the 19 Native American burial mounds that overlook the Des Moines River. Leashed dogs can join you on the many trails that lead around the mounds and into the woods. The trails wind through valleys and cliffs along the rivers banks and feature a variety of wildlife, plants and wildflowers, along with some trees dating back 200 years. See Details