Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Monkton, VT

Reverence (Whales Tails) is a dog-friendly roadside attraction in South Burlington, VT. Created by Jim Sardonis in 1989, the striking 13-foot black granite whale tails symbolize the fragility of our planet. The sculpture is located between exits 12 and 13 on I-89.

East Woods Natural Area is a relatively undisturbed, 40-acre, mixed hardwood and conifer forest in South Burlington, VT. You and your leashed pooch to explore a 1-mile hilly loop trail. The Potash Brook runs through the middle of East Woods and the sunlit openings in the canopy allow for the regeneration of plant growth on the forest floor, which makes a pleasant surrounding for Fido to explore by your side. East Woods Natural Area can be accessed every day of the week from dawn until dusk.

Oakledge Park is a dog-friendly park located in the South End of Burlington, VT. Nestled along the shores of Lake Champlain, bring Fido to enjoy beautiful waterfront views while you have a picnic or relax at a bench. There are walking trails, pavilions, grills, restrooms, and convenient parking. Keep Fido leashed and clean up after him.

Mt. Philo State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Charlotte, VT. The 168-acre park is located atop Mt. Philo (968' elevation) and overlooks the Lake Champlain Valley and the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The mountaintop picnic area offers spectacular views of the lake, valley, and mountains to the west. Your dog can join you for a hike as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after.

The Trails Around Middlebury are an extensive system of trails in Middlebury, VT. Dogs are welcome on leash, and be sure to pick up dog waste and carry out with you. Most of the trails have little elevation change (they are fairly flat and not strenuous). Trails wind through woods, fields, over streams, across bridges, and show a beautiful view of the Vermont countryside.

The Island Line Rail 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 Burlington! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Island Line Rail 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.

Overlooking Waterfont Park and Lake Champlain, Battery Park was once the site of a military camp during the war of 1812 in Burlington, VT. Now a 14-acre historic park, Battery Park features include a promenade, playground, and historic monuments. The area is pet-friendly, but dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after.

Fido can join you while you mountain bike along pet-friendly Richmond Mountain Trails in Richmond, VT. Ample parking can be found weekends at the Park & Ride lot on Rte. 2 between the on-ramps for I-89 North and South. Bus service is also available weekdays between Burlington and Montpelier. The posted address is for the park and ride lot.

Sugarbush Resort is pet-friendly. In summer, leashed dogs are welcome on our designated hiking trails and disc golf course. Unfortunately, dogs cannot go everywhere with you. Dogs are not permitted on lifts, ski trails during operating hours, in retail & food establishments, on the golf course, in the school house, or at the SHARC. Operating hours vary by season.