Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Melville, NY

There’s 1 dog-friendly hiking trail in Melville, and 30 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 Melville.

West Hills County Park

Melville, NY

West Hills County Park West Hills County Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Melville, NY. Enjoy a day out with Fido on the well-groomed nature trails, where you'll see various wildlife. A popular hike is the historic Walt Whitman Trail to Jayne's Hill which offers Long Island's highest peak. Picnic tables are also available on site. See Details

Sands Point Preserve

Sands Point, NY

Sands Point Preserve Bring Fido to walk along the Sand Point Castle or hike up the cliffs at Sands Point Preserve, overlooking the Long Island Sound in San Points, NY. Fido must be leashed at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the beach at any time. The Dog Run – also known as Charlie’s Run – offers two large spaces for pups to romp and socialize, one for small dogs and one for dogs of any size. See Details

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Oyster Bay, NY

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Theodore Roosevelt loved animals, and dogs are as welcome at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay, NY, where he lived. Explore more than 80 dog-friendly acres of forests, salt marshes, and meadows on trails and boardwalks with your pup. Although your furry friend cannot enter any buildings, they are welcome throughout the grounds. There's even a nature trail to the beach, so your pup can dip his toes in the water. Just remember Fido must be leashed at all times. See Details

Gardiner County Park

Bay Shore, NY

Gardiner County Park Gardiner County Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Bay Shore, NY. Bring Fido to the many on-leash trails that take you to the water and offer waste stations and a doggie water fountain. There are 231 acres to explore at this nature-oriented public park. See Details

Stump Pond Loop Trail

Smithtown, NY

Stump Pond Loop Trail Stump Pond Loop Trail is an easy 6.1-mile pet-friendly hike in Blydenburgh County Park that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido in Smithtown, NY. This beautiful spot is great for all ages and abilities. Horses also share this trail at the headwaters of the Nissequogue River, and it leads through forests and a freshwater pond. Dogs must be leashed. See Details

Bailey Arboretum

Locust Valley, NY

Bailey Arboretum Bring Fido on a relaxing stroll through the dog-friendly Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley, NY. The Arboretum features a charming 18th-century farmhouse and forty-two acres of rare and unique trees. Leashed dogs and their owners can explore marked trails for free. See their website for the current operating schedule. See Details

Babcock Preserve

Greenwich, CT

Babcock Preserve The Babcock Preserve is a pet-friendly area in Greenwich, CT, that's open to the public during daylight hours for hiking, walking, jogging, cross-country skiing, nature study, picnicking and horseback riding on designated trails. The 4.1-mile loop features forested land filled with a wide variety of wildlife. Leashed dogs are welcome. See Details

Belmont Lake State Park

West Babylon, NY

Belmont Lake State Park Belmont Lake State Park is a pet-friendly spot in West Babloyn, NY. Carll's Creek and Belmont Lake bisect this 463-acre day-use park. Dogs are welcome on the paths that wind around this recreation area. Please note your furry friends aren't allowed in the picnic or playground areas during your visit. See Details

Cold Spring Harbor State Park

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Cold Spring Harbor State Park Cold Spring Harbor State Park is a pet-friendly park in Cold Spring Harbor, NY. The park comprises 40 acres of hilly terrain that offer scenic vistas. Take your pooch for a walk through mixed hardwood forests on various trails. Leashed pups are welcome as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

Kings Park Bluff

Kings Park, NY

Kings Park Bluff Kings Park Bluff is a seasonal, pet-friendly recreational area in Kings Park, NY. During the off-season (October 1 through March 31), leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy this iconic local spot, offering unrivalled views across the serene river and sound. See Details

Makamah Nature Preserve

Fort Salonga, NY

Makamah Nature Preserve Originally called Crab Meadow Park East Watershed, the Makamah Nature Preserve in Fort Salonga, NY, contains dry and wet woodlands, as well as marsh. The preserve is available for dog-friendly hiking and bird watching. It's been reported that 94 species of birds have been recorded in and around the property and that the park is prime habitat for owls and woodpeckers. The park contains heavily wooded hills with one rising to 60 feet in its center and others rising to 100 feet. Dogs must be leashed at all times. See Details

Village Park

Lindenhurst, NY

Village Park Village Park is a pet-friendly community spot in Lindenhurst, NY. Your leashed furry friend is welcome to tag along to explore the area. You'll notice a walking trail, pond and even a dog statue upon your visit! Benches and trees are also available throughout. See Details

Nissequogue River State Park

Kings Park, NY

Nissequogue River State Park Nissequogue River State Park is a pet-friendly recreational spot in Kings Park, NY. Your leashed pup can join you as you explore the area. You'll come across an abandoned asylum with over 100 buildings with history and hiking trails that provide scenic views of the river. The park also has a canoe and kayak launch, interpretive signs, guided tours, and bird-watching opportunities. See Details

Hempstead Lake State Park

West Hempstead, NY

Hempstead Lake State Park Hempstead Lake State Park is a dog-friendly destination in West Hempstead, NY. You and your pup can explore the hiking trails and non-guarded beaches. Only two pets are allowed in the day-use areas unless prohibited by a sign or directive. Proof of rabies vaccination shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets aren't permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray grounds. See Details

Lakeland County Park

Islandia, NY

Lakeland County Park Lakeland County Park is a 70 acre, fully accessible park facility designed for the disabled and their families. Leashed dogs are welcome on the nature trail-boardwalk over the head-waters of the Connetquot River, affording unique views of wetlands, vegetation, waterfowl and wildlife. Office and restrooms are open Memorial Day to Labor Day. See Details

Mill Pond Park & Preserve

Wantagh, NY

Mill Pond Park & Preserve Leashed dogs are welcome to explore trails at Mill Pond Park & Preserve in Wantagh, NY. Fido can accompany you along the 1.5 mile trail around the pond, and the side trails into the woods. Mill Pond Park & Preserve is a long and narrow 54-acre preserve with a large pond that draws numerous native waterfowl, along with nature trails that wind through a wet woodland with red maple, coast pepperbush and skunk cabbage. See Details

Walt Whitman Trail

Huntington, NY

Walt Whitman Trail The dog-friendly Walt Whitman Trail in Huntington, NY, is a historic hike at West Hills County Park that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. Aside from the moderate climb to the 400-foot Jaynes Hill, this hike is relatively flat. Horses also frequent this park; you should watch out for them as you hike. See Details

Greenwich Botanical Center

Greenwich, CT

Greenwich Botanical Center Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Greenwich Botanical Center in Greenwich, CT. This beautiful area features walking trails, manicured gardens, sculptures, forests, ponds and streams. Leashed pups are welcome to join you on a stroll through the space, and they can even take a swim in the pond to cool down on those hot days. See Details

Sunken Meadow State Park

Kings Park, NY

Sunken Meadow State Park Dogs are allowed in undeveloped areas only of Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, NY. Offering one of the most stunning views of the Long Island Sound with Connecticut in the distance, the park has a wide range of topography that sustains a variety of flora and fauna. Dogs must be leashed. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches. Sunken Meadow State Park is open daily. See Details

Heckscher Park

Huntington, NY

Heckscher Park Bring Fido for a relaxing afternoon at the pet-friendly Heckscher Park in historic Huntington, NY. The charming park features lots of green space among the stone-lined Huntington Lake. Take a stroll with your pup on the paved walkways, relax at a bench by the water, or have a picnic on the lawn. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed. Convenient parking is nearby. See Details