Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Nassau, NY

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you explore the pet-friendly grounds of the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA. The museum houses the world’s largest and most significant collection of Rockwell’s work. While Fido can not browse the artwork inside, the grounds offer 36 acres to explore, including sculptures, lovely landscaping, scenic views and picnic tables. Note that pets may not be left unattended in cars or anywhere else for owners to enter the museum.

Fido is welcome to join you at dog-friendly Peebles Island State Park in Cohoes, NY, where you can enjoy hiking trails, lovely river views, picnic spaces and fishing. You can visit the day-use areas with a maximum of two pets, but make sure they're supervised, on a 6-foot leash, and cleaned up after. Dogs aren’t permitted in playgrounds, buildings, boardwalks or guarded beaches.

Walk your leashed dog at Scenic Hudson's Long View Park in Coxsackie, NY. The first thing that greets you upon entering the park is an old red barn, which attests to the land’s centuries-long history as a farm. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Leashed dogs are allowed at Monument Mountain Reservation in Great Barrington, MA. This pet-friendly natural space features beautiful and moderately strenuous hiking trails. One trail reaches the 1,642-foot summit of the mountain and offers incredible Housatonic River Valley views.

Olana State Historic Site is a historic house museum and property in Greenport, New York, near the city of Hudson. The estate was home to Frederic Edwin Church, one of the major figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting. Access to Olana’s dog-friendly, 250-acre landscape is free. The park is open every day from 8 AM to sunset. Bring Fido to explore Frederic Church’s designed landscape with five miles of carriage roads as a way to enjoy the outdoors.

High Falls Conservation Area is a pet-friendly natural preserve in Hudson, NY. This natural wonder boasts beautiful waterfalls that are surrounded by trees. Four-legged friends are welcome to join you for a walk on one mile of winding trails. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after.

Olivia’s Overlook, located in West Stockbridge, MA, offers a beautiful vista view and access to several dog-friendly hiking trails within the Yokun Ridge South reserve. Leashed pups are welcome to join you on your outdoor adventure through forests, ridgelines and peaceful paths. It's a scenic spot perfect for a relaxing walk or a longer hike with your four-legged friend.

Erie Canalway 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 Albany! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Erie Canalway 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.

Erie Canalway 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 Cohoes! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Erie Canalway 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.

Greenport Conservation Area is a pet-friendly recreational space in Hudson, NY. This over 600-acre natural preserve consists of trails and open fields with views overlooking the Hudson River. Fido is welcome to join you on a hike as long as he is leashed and cleaned up after.

Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve in Clifton Park, NY, is a dog-friendly park next to the Mohawk River. This 600+ acre protected area features scenic trails surrounded by wetlands, perfect for hiking, birdwatching and peaceful walks with your leashed pup. Explore the historic Erie Canal towpath from Ferry Drive to the Whipple Bridge and beyond.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Cherry Plain State Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Petersburgh, NY. You and Fido can enjoy hiking, biking and cross-country skiing the park's trails. Boating, fishing and camping are also popular. You can bring a maximum of two pets and they must remain on a six-foot or shorter leash throughout your entire visit. Proof of a current rabies vaccination must be present. Pets aren't permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds, or guarded beaches. Please clean up after Fido.

The Uncle Sam Bikeway 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 Troy! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Uncle Sam Bikeway. 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.

Erie Canalway 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 Latham! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Erie Canalway 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.

Coxsackie Riverside Park is a pet-friendly spot in New York. Wander with your pup along the trails of this popular park and enjoy the colors of fall on the trees around you. Home to a yearly blessing of the animals, this is a great place to visit with your dog and see somewhere new.

Erie Canalway 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 Watervliet! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Erie Canalway 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.

Check out the pet-friendly Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary in Selkirk, NY. This 134-acre recreation area features a 1.7-mile loop along the Onesquethaw Creek. Pups are welcome but must remain leashed.