There are 79 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometres of Needham. 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 Needham.
Reading Town Forest
Reading Town Forest is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed dog along for a walk beneath the trees at this picturesque forest. The Town Forest has an extensive trail system, many of which are fairly flat roads. Most of these trails are suitable for walks or bikes, but be aware that many trails go through swampy areas that may be wet and muddy. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.
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Faxon Park
Faxon Park is pet-friendly. Originally the Town’s South Commons, the park now consists of children’s playground equipment, a basketball court, two little league baseball fields, a lighted softball field, and picnic area with pavilion. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the walking paths that meander around the park and its amenities.
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Neponset River Reservation
Leashed dogs are welcome at Neponset River Reservation. Extending from Milton, MA, to the Boston Harbor, this natural inlet is home to pet-friendly walking paths, including the 2-mile Quincy Riverwalk, marshlands and wetlands. You and Fido can enjoy the scenic views of the Harbor and the city skyline.
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Alewife Brook Reservation
Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for an adventure at Alewife Brook Reservation, a pet-friendly preserve in Cambridge, MA. This urban forest offers numerous trails alongside brooks and streams for you and Fido to explore.
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Stony Brook Reservation
Leashed dogs are welcome at Stony Brook Reservation, a pet-friendly forested space in the middle of Boston, MA. There are 12-miles of scenic trails that weave around this urban forest for you and Fido to explore. At the center of the park, you will discover Turtle Pond, an ideal spot for some fishing, kayaking or picnicking.
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Franklin State Forest
Leashed dogs are welcome at Franklin State Forest, a pet-friendly natural space in Franklin, MA. This 843-acre park offers miles of minimally developed trails and fire roads that weave around the area. This forest also provides access to the Southern New England Trunkline Trail, a 22-mile pet-friendly trail through Franklin and beyond.
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Concord Land Conservation Trust
Concord Land Conservation Trust's mission is to conserve the natural resources of Concord and its traditional landscape of woods, meadows, and fields. Leashed dogs are allowed on trails.
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Lower Neponset River Trail
Lower Neponset River Trail is a 5-mile, pet-friendly trail that goes from Dorchester, MA into Milton, MA. You and your leashed pup can wander along this paved pathway that hugs the Neponset River, offering great views of the water stretching out beside the path.
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Spring Pond Nature Preserve
Spring Pond Nature Preserve, located within Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, IN, offers a dog-friendly walking trail. Dogs must be leashed at all times while visiting.
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Ponkapoag Pond Trail
Pet-friendly Ponkapoag Pond Trail in the Blue Hills Reservation of Canton, MA, welcomes leashed dogs to enjoy a walk with you on this 3.75 mile loop that surrounds Ponkapoag Pond. This scenic trail offers a mix of forest and wetland bog which can be muddy at times. There's also a boardwalk consisting of anchored planks that extends a fifth of a mile to offer views of the pond.
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Prouty Woods Community Forest
Prouty Woods Community Forest in Littleton, MA is dog friendly. Leashed pets are permitted to accompany you on a walk across this 107-acre parcel of land. Visitors can admire views of Mount Monadnock from the top of Wilderness Hill or stroll along 1600 feet of frontage on Long Lake.
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Sutherland Woods Loop
Sutherland Woods Loop is a pet-friendly trail in Lexington, MA. This 1-mile loop trail is an easy route for walking or running. Fido is welcome to join you for some exercise. The trail takes an average of 21 minutes to complete.
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Grassy Pond Conservation Land
Grassy Pond Conservation Land is a pet-friendly recreation area in Acton, MA, where furry friends are welcome to join their owners. Fido can trot beside you on any of the trails, including the one-mile loop path. The routes are relatively easy, making this a great spot for any level of hiker to enjoy with their furry friend.
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Carlisle Pines State Forest & Northwest Carlisle Trails
Enjoy a hike with your leashed pup at dog-friendly Carlisle Pines State Forest & Northwest Carlisle Trails in Carlisle, MA. This 22-acre area offers wooded trails for you to explore with Fido. Limited parking is available at the end of Forest Park Drive and at the end of Barnes Place.
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Fellsmere Park
Fellsmere Park in Malden, MA is pet friendly. Fido can join you for a walk on paved and unpaved trails that weave through open fields, wooded areas, and around the picturesque pond. Just be sure to keep him leashed and cleaned up after.
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Victory Road Park
Victory Road Park is a dog-friendly park in Dorchester, MA, that's known for its popularity with canine visitors. Leashed pups can enjoy this waterfront park and the short loop trail.
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Gold Star Mothers Park
Leashed dogs are welcome at Gold Star Mothers Park, a pet-friendly public park in Cambridge, MA. This park offers nice pathways to explore with Fido and convenient waste stations. Please note that the city of Cambridge has a leash law that requires dogs be leashed at all times.
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