Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Riverside, WY

Here are the dog-friendly hiking trails closest to Riverside. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners.

Eldorado Canyon State Park

Eldorado Springs, CO

Eldorado Canyon State Park Eldorado Canyon State Park is dog friendly, located just down the road from Boulder and a stone's throw from Denver in Colorado. This picturesque park contains sandstone cliffs, South Boulder Creek, and several sheer golden walls for climbing. You must keep Fido on a leash while exploring. See Details

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Golden, CO

Golden Gate Canyon State Park Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Golden, CO, is a dog-friendly scenic area covered in dense forest and rocky peaks. You and Fido will discover over 35 miles of paths through fields and woodlands, including some of the most popular trails: Horseshoe Trail, Snowshoe Hare Trail, and Mule Deer Trail Loop. See Details

Ceran Saint Vrain Trail

Ward, CO

Ceran Saint Vrain Trail This 4-mile, pet-friendly hike in Ward, CO, runs along a creek and is most popular (and beautiful) in early June when the calypso orchid is in bloom on the forest floor. Round-trip, the Ceran Saint Vrain Trail will take Fido about 4 hours to finish; 5 hours if you continue on to the Miller Rock summit, which provides an awesome view from an equally impressive pile of boulders. See Details

Lily Mountain Trail

Estes Park, CO

Lily Mountain Trail Lily Mountain Trail is a dog-friendly hike in Estes Park, CO. Bring Fido for an afternoon of exercise on this wonderful trail with forest views, while you connect with nature and enjoy beautiful scenery. Leashed dogs are welcome on this trail, but are prohibited in the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. See Details

St. Mary's Glacier Trail

Idaho Springs, CO

St. Mary's Glacier Trail St. Mary's Glacier Trail is a beautiful, pet-friendly hiking trail in Idaho Springs, CO, with great views from the top. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times. Within 30 minutes of setting off, you'll be at the top of the glacier enjoying the refreshing lake of St. Mary's. This is a moderate 2.4-mile trail that is highly trafficked by lots of pups. See Details

Lake Estes Trail

Estes Park, CO

Lake Estes Trail The dog-friendly Lake Estes Trail in Estes Park, CO, acts as a central hub for an extensive trail network throughout the Estes area and Rocky Mountain National Park. The trail is about 4-miles long and can be accessed from the Visitor Center parking area, down Lake Front Drive to Fisherman's Nook, or from the Lake Estes Marina. See Details

Green Mountain Summit Loop Trail

Boulder, CO

Green Mountain Summit Loop Trail Leashed dogs are welcome at Green Mountain Summit Loop Trail, a pet-friendly trail in Boulder, CO. This 5.3 mile hike that will take about 5 hours to complete with Fido. This strenuous loop, known for its numerous butterflies, is just west of the Flatirons and can be accessed by several trails. It is recommended to bring water along, and to hike this trail earlier in the day to avoid thunderstorms. See Details

Fraser River Trail

Winter Park, CO

Fraser River Trail Dog-friendly Fraser River Trail is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Winter Park, CO! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Fraser River 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. See Details

Medicine Bow Rail Trail

Laramie, WY

Medicine Bow Rail Trail The Medicine Bow 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 Laramie! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Medicine Bow 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. See Details

North Fork Trail

Drake, CO

North Fork Trail This 5.5-mile hike, in Roosevelt National Forest near Drake, CO, will take about 6 hours to complete with Fido. The pet-friendly North Fork Trail can be accessed via the Dunraven Trailhead graveled parking lot. From the parking area, the trail drops into a canyon and follows the North Fork of the Big Thompson for several miles with footbridges placed at some of the stream crossings. Dogs must remain on a leash during the hike. See Details

Frazer Meadow Trail

Golden, CO

Frazer Meadow Trail Frazer Meadow Trail in Golden, CO, is a 4.5-mile hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park that will take about 4 hours to complete with Fido. This pet-friendly park offers twelve trails of varying difficulty from easy to difficult. Enjoy the 14,000 acres of conifer forest, mountain peaks, and meadows. Stop by the visitors center for water, restrooms, park maps, and local fauna and flora exhibits. See Details

Switzerland Trail

Boulder, CO

Switzerland Trail The Switzerland 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 Boulder! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Switzerland 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. See Details

Fishhook Lake, Lost Lake and Lake Elmo Trail

Steamboat Springs, CO

Fishhook Lake, Lost Lake and Lake Elmo Trail Fishhook Lake, Lost Lake, and Lake Elmo Trail is a dog-friendly hiking route in the Routt National Forest. Located in Steamboat Springs, CO, hikers can follow this 6-mile out and back trail where dogs are welcome, and may be off-leash in some areas. Due to heavy winter snowfall, the best times to visit this trail are late June through October. See Details

Roosevelt National Forest

Bellvue, CO

Roosevelt National Forest The Roosevelt National Forest, named in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt, is a pet-friendly destination in Bellvue, CO. Located in north central Colorado, this beautiful natural area is contiguous with the Colorado State Forest as well as the Arapaho National Forest. Discover a variety of trails with your four-legged hiker, and remember to clean up any mess left behind. See Details

Fish Creek Falls

Steamboat Springs, CO

Fish Creek Falls Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs, CO, is a pet-friendly spot where your furry friend can join you on the ADA-compliant paved path starting from the upper parking lot. You can also enjoy a shorter hike to the lower bridge or a longer trek of five miles to the top, where you can take a refreshing dip in the water. Just be aware that there's a parking fee. See Details

Arapaho National Forest

Parshall, CO

Arapaho National Forest Arapaho National Forest (ARP) in Parshall, CO, is dog friendly! Established in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt, the Forest is part of the ARP and allows pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet in most wilderness areas. The ARP is the nation's most-visited National Forest and Grassland for recreation. Please note your furry friend cannot enter swimming areas or sanitary facilities. See Details

Steamboat Lake State Park

Clark, CO

Steamboat Lake State Park Steamboat Lake State Park is a pet-friendly destination for everyone in Clark, CO. Your leashed pup can tag along to explore this park with breathtaking scenery. Activities include fishing, picnicking, boating and hiking trails. Please note a fee is required upon arrival. See Details

White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail

Golden, CO

White Ranch Park - Rawhide Trail White Ranch Park in Golden, CO, is a beautiful, pet-friendly park with over 18 miles of varied trails. The park is accessible via Route 6/Route 93- Golden Gate Canyon Road, and is located about 15 miles from the center of Golden. Rawhide Trail is a beautiful loop with plenty of shade and beautiful views of Denver, Golden and the surrounding mountains. The trail is challenging but not too strenuous, rocky and steep at some points but fairly simple for both dogs and humans to navigate. Lots of flat and downhill terrain throughout the loop. See Details

Yampa River Core Trail

Steamboat Springs, CO

Yampa River Core Trail The Yampa River Core 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 Steamboat Springs! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Yampa River Core 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. See Details

Sarvis Creek Trail

Oak Creek, CO

Sarvis Creek Trail Sarvis Creek Trail is a 10 mile hike in Routt National Forest in Oak Creek, CO. This pet-friendly area of the mountain remains a little more isolated and primitive due to the fact that other ranges are more easily accessible off of the highways from Denver. You will see remnants of past logging operations as you wind through dense forests on this trail that follows Service Creek. See Details