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Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in San Luis, CO

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

Pet Friendly Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Leashed dogs are allowed in the main, pet-friendly day use areas at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Mosca, CO. Unless you're in the moist, cool sand of Medano Creek, plan to hike with your pet in the morning or evening in summer months to avoid the hot sand on their paws. Be sure to clean up after Fido. Please note that leashes can be no longer than 6-feet, and dogs aren't permitted in the backcountry of the national park.

Pet Friendly Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area

Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area

Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area

Nambe Waterfalls and State Recreation Area in Santa Fe, NM is a pet-friendly outdoor destination. Located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this spectacular waterfall is the result of a dam being built to supply drinking water to locals. The short trail to the falls is only half a mile in length. Along the way, pause to take in mountain views and cool down in creek crossings. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails in the recreation area.

Tunnel Drive Trail Head

Tunnel Drive Trail Head

Tunnel Drive Trail Head is a dog-friendly hiking trail in Cañon City, CO. The trail is flat with a moderate incline at the beginning. There is an excellent view of the Royal Gorge and Arkansas River as you walk. The 2-mile trail will take you through three tunnels within the granite peaks.

Waterdog Lakes Trail

Waterdog Lakes Trail

Leashed dogs can join you on Waterdog Lakes Trail, a pet-friendly, 3.6-mile hike through the San Isabel National Forest in Salida, CO. This is a quick and easy hike for those who are regular hikers. The trail runs alongside a stream and upward through an evergreen forest. You will reach the lakes at the timberline where Fido can take the opportunity to cool down with a splash in the water. Please note that the parking area is a dirt pull-off on the left side of the highway, and use caution crossing to the trailhead on the other side of the road.

Historic Arkansas Riverwalk

Historic Arkansas Riverwalk

Bring Fido along to explore the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, a dog-friendly trail in Pueblo, CO. There is a well maintained walking path along the river with plenty of grass and shade around for you and your pup. Dogs must be on-leash and bags are provided for clean up.

Red Canyon Park

Red Canyon Park

The dog-friendly Red Canyon Park is a 640-acre outdoor recreation area in Canyon City, CO, where two- and four-legged friends can explore together. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners along dirt and gravel hiking trails through this mountain park. Other amenities include camp sites, picnic shelters and restrooms.

Nambe Badlands Trail

Nambe Badlands Trail

Nambe Badlands Trail is a scenic hike near Nambe, NM, with great views and dog-friendly terrain. The trail features two loops totalling about five miles with steep, rocky sections and uneven dirt paths. No water or facilities on site — bring plenty of water for you and your pups!

Hyde Memorial State Park

Hyde Memorial State Park

Bring Fido along as you explore the beautiful grounds of Hyde Memorial State Park in Santa Fe, NM. This is New Mexico's first State Park, and it is set along Little Tesuque Creek in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains forest. Your leashed pup can accompany you on the 4.2 miles of hiking trails, join you for a relaxing picnic, or spend the night at a campsite.

Carson National Forest

Carson National Forest

Carson National Forest is a pet-friendly public area in Taos, NM. Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in this 1.5 million acre forest. Elevations rise from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico, also found within the park. Leashed dogs are allowed on the trails, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

Leashed dogs are welcome at Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, a pet-friendly outdoor space in Pueblo, CO. The urban national forest spans the Front Range and the majority of the fourteen thousand foot peaks in Colorado, yet also contains the wide-open grasslands of eastern Colorado and western Kansas.

Río Grande del Norte National Monument

Río Grande del Norte National Monument

Río Grande del Norte National Monument is a pet-friendly public area in Embudo, NM. It's comprised of rugged, wide-open plains at an average elevation of 7,000 feet, dotted by volcanic cones, and cut by steep canyons with tucked-away rivers throughout. Recreational opportunities include whitewater rafting, hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and camping.

Amole Canyon South Loop

Amole Canyon South Loop

Bring Fido to Amole Canyon South Loop at Carson National Forest in Vadito, NM. This pet-friendly path is popular for hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and mountain biking. Dogs must be leashed in some areas of the trail but are welcome to roam freely in other places along this route. This 2.5-mile, well-shaded loop with a slight incline is considered easy for all outdoor enthusiasts.

Lake Pueblo State Park

Lake Pueblo State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Lake Pueblo State Park, a pet-friendly spot in Pueblo, CO. Popular activities at the park include paddle boarding, kayaking, boating, fishing and hiking. Please note that pups are not permitted at the swim beach and must be on a 6-foot leash at all times during their visit.

Northside at Taos Ski Valley

Taos Ski Valley, NM

Northside at Taos Ski Valley

Northside at Taos Ski Valley is a pet-friendly place in Taos Ski Valley, NM. Dogs are welcome if they can be kept under strict voice command. You may encounter horseback riders on the public trail and other trail users, so your dog must be kept under complete control. Bring water and waste bags on your hike.

Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area

Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area

Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area is a pet-friendly spot in Red River, NM. Bring your pooch and enjoy the trails; ideal for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, wildflower viewing and bird watching. Enchanted Forest offers 33 km of 12 through 16 ft. wide groomed, signed, and patrolled trails for both classic and freestyle skiing. You'll also find 15km devoted to snowshoes as well as 5km of trails to ski with your dog.

Ghost Ranch

Ghost Ranch is pet-friendly. Formerly owned by Georgia O’Keeffe, Ghost Ranch gives you the opportunity to explore 21,000 acres of New Mexico backcountry. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on nine hiking trails throughout the property and are welcome in the visitor’s center. There’s a $3 per person fee to use the trails to maintain them. Ghost Ranch is open every day of the week from 9am to 4pm.

Winsor Trail

Located within Santa Fe National Forest, Winsor Trail is 9 miles long on the Pecos/Las Vegas District, moderate difficulty and receives heavy use. Dogs are allowed if leashed. Its highest and lowest points are 11,000 and 8,500 feet. Starting from Winsor Trailhead the trail goes up the creek for approximately one mile and then crosses the stream. Follow the trail as it turns sharply away from the stream and climbs through the forest to Carpenter Ridge. The trail continues up the ridge through aspen groves and meadows passing the junction with Holy Ghost Trail 283. After about six miles the trail crosses upper Winsor Creek and meets the Skyline Trail 251. Follow the Skyline Trail to the west for about one mile until the Winsor Trail turns off to the south. The trail arrives at Spirit Lake within about one mile. From there the trail is an easy mile over the ridge and continues into the Espanola District.

Mosca Pass Trail

Mosca Pass Trail

Leashed dogs are welcome on Mosca Pass Trail, a pet-friendly, 7-mile roundtrip trail in Mosca, CO. You and Fido can explore this trail that leads to beautiful wildflower meadows during the spring and summer months. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind by their pups. You can access the trail from the visitor center parking lot.

Eagle Rock Lake

Eagle Rock Lake

Eagle Rock Lake is a pet-friendly destination in Questa, NM. Your leashed four-legged family member is welcome to join you as you explore the area. The park spreads across three acres and is popular for fishing, picnicking, and hiking. The loop around the lake is approximately a half mile. A restroom is also on site.

Lathrop State Park

Lathrop State Park

Lathrop State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Walsenburg, CO. Your leashed pup is welcome to explore the first state park in Colorado, totaling 1,594 acres of recreational enjoyment. Amenities include water activities, trails and picnic areas.

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