Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Montrose, CO

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Montrose, CO, is dog friendly. The canyon offers views of some of North America's steepest cliffs, oldest rock and craggiest spires. Leashed pets are permitted in picnic areas, campgrounds, parking lots, paths to overlooks and along roads open to vehicles. Your furry friend can also visit Rim Rock Trail and the North Rim Chasm View Nature Trail.

Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area in Montrose, CO is dog friendly. There's plenty for dogs and their owners to do at Gunnison Gorge, including whitewater floating for adventurous pups. More experienced whitewater rafters and their pets can hike a mile into the canyon to enjoy a multi-day trip of intense rafting on the river. Pets who prefer to stay dry can wander on one of the trails down to the Gunnison River that has carved its way through the black granite and red sandstone surrounding mountains. Dog life jackets are a necessity for Fido if they're getting out on the water.

The Uncompahgre RiverWay 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 Montrose! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Uncompahgre RiverWay 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.

Fort Uncompahgre Interpretive Center is a pet-friendly attraction in Delta, CO. Located on the Old Spanish Trail, this authentic space is a throwback to the past. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the grounds with you in the outdoor areas of this historical museum, as long as they are cleaned up after.

Fido is welcome to join you at Young's Peak, also known as "C-Hill", a pet-friendly trail in Crawford, CO. Enjoy the mountain scenery with your furry friend on this 3-mile round trip hike. You will start this hike, which begins at the firehouse parking lot, on the 4x4 road and then switch on to the trail after about half a mile.