Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Shenandoah, IA

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

Weston Bend State Park

Weston, MO

Weston Bend State Park Weston Bend State Park in Weston, MO, is pet friendly. Dogs are not allowed in the park or historic buildings or public swimming areas and beaches. Not far from the hustle and bustle of Kansas City, Weston Bend State Park offers secluded picnic sites, a campground and sweeping views of the Missouri River from trails and a scenic overlook accessible to persons with disabilities. A three-mile paved loop trail takes hikers and bikers through the park's woody terrain. Dog owners are reminded to clean up after pups. See Details

The Brenton Arboretum

Dallas Center, IA

The Brenton Arboretum The Brenton Arboretum is a 143-acre landscape in the heart of Iowa agricultural land. Located in Dallas Center, IA, this pet-friendly attraction welcomes you and FIdo to explore thousands of trees, beautiful prairies and wildflower meadows, streams and ponds, and miles of grassy trails. Dogs must remain on a leash during their visit, and an annual membership or a day pass per dog is required. See Details

St. Joseph Riverwalk

St. Joseph, MO

St. Joseph Riverwalk Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans for a stroll along the St. Joseph Riverwalk in St. Joseph, MO. This pet-friendly paved pathway meanders along the Missouri River and offers scenic views, overlooks and bridge crossings. You can access the Riverwalk's North Entrance from the parking lot of the Remington Nature Center. See Details

Valley View Park

Council Bluffs, IA

Valley View Park Valley View Park is a pet-friendly recreational hub in Council Bluffs, IA. Your four-legged family member can tag along to explore the park, which is approximately 50 acres in size. Amenities include a dog park, a pavilion, a habitat corridor with pathways and a pedestrian bridge that crosses Mosquito Creek, offering direct access to the City’s trail system. See Details

Memorial Park

Omaha, NE

Memorial Park Memorial Park is a pet-friendly spot near University Avenue and Robert H Storz Drive in Omaha, NE. Your leashed furry friend is welcome to join you on the multi-use trails and visit the floral display and the historical monument. See Details

Platte River State Park

Louisville, NE

Platte River State Park Platte River State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Louisville, NE. This recreation area encompasses hundreds of acres of rolling hills, woodlands and more. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails to view the picturesque waterfall and at Crawdad Creek. See Details

Big Papio Trail

Omaha, NE

Big Papio Trail The Big Papio Trail is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Omaha! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Big Papio 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

West Papio Trail

Omaha, NE

West Papio Trail The West Papio Trail is a multi-use trail preserved from a historic canal towpath that's a great place to walk Fido in Omaha! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the West Papio 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

MoPac Trail West

Lincoln, NE

MoPac Trail West MoPac Trail West 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 Lincoln! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the MoPac 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

Ledges State Park

Madrid, IA

Ledges State Park Dogs are allowed to join their owners at Ledges State Park in Madrid, IA. Pea's Creek, a tributary of the Des Moines River, carves through a craggy sandstone gorge which can be viewed from the arch stone bridge at this pet-friendly park. There are a number of picnic spots which offer great views and tranquil surroundings. Adventurous dogs can tackle the four miles of hiking trails that lead to scenic overlooks of the canyon below, as long as they are on a leash under six feet in length. See Details

T-Bone Trail

Brayton, IA

T-Bone Trail The T-Bone 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 Brayton! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the T-Bone 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

Chalco Hills Recreation Area

Omaha, NE

Chalco Hills Recreation Area Chalco Hills Recreation Area is a pet-friendly spot in Omaha, NE. Spend a day with your pup by hitting the hiking trails. This attraction surrounds the 245-acre Wehrspann Lake to give you stunning views. See Details

Watkins Mill State Park

Lawson, MO

Watkins Mill State Park The Watkins Mill State Park in Lawson, MO is dog friendly. You and Fido will both enjoy views of the 100-acre lake, which has a paved path around it, making it a great spot to walk with your dog. Campground sites and picnic areas are also available. Keep your eyes peeled for white-tailed deer and wild turkeys. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the park. See Details

Whiterock Conservancy

Coon Rapids, IA

Whiterock Conservancy Enjoy a day spent exploring the year-round hiking trails at dog-friendly Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids, IA. Fido is welcome on all trails but should be leashed or under voice control as you're likely to encounter horseback riders and cyclists during your visit. Whiterock Conservancy offers 40 miles of scenic trails which guide you through beautiful oak forests and across picturesque open prairies. The area is free to visitors but $2 donations are appreciated and can be left at most trailheads. Hikers will find routes to suit all activity levels; the adventurous outdoor enthusiasts can undertake the 9.7 mile Main Loop, and those casual pleasure-seekers can meander along the 1.2 mile White Oak trail. Dogs are permitted at designated campsites and select accommodations, but are not allowed at Hollyhock or Home Farm. See Details

Lake Anita State Park

Anita, IA

Lake Anita State Park Lake Anita State Park, featuring a 171-acre reservoir on a branch of the Nishnabotna River, is a dog-friendly recreation area in Anita, IA. Home to a four-mile trail that loops around the lake and a number of other interesting trails that weave inland, this is a great spot for Fido to stretch his legs. Your pup is welcome to join you on the trails as long as they are on a leash under six feet in length. See Details

Lewis and Clark State Park

Onawa, IA

Lewis and Clark State Park Lewis and Clark State Park in Onawa, Iowa is pet friendly. Located along the shores of Blue Lake, formed by the Missouri River many years ago, this park was one of the stops that Lewis and Clark made on their great expedition in 1804. Dogs are welcome to enjoy walking the trails with you around the lake and through nearby woodlands, but please remember to keep them on a leash under six feet in length and to clean up any mess they leave behind. See Details

Prairie Rose State Park

Harlan, IA

Prairie Rose State Park Prairie Rose State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Harlan, IA. You can bring Fido with you to enjoy the 218-acre lake and surrounding wooded trails in the area. The seven miles of multi-purpose trails in the park can be used all year round by pups and their owners. Dogs are welcome on a leash under six feet, as long as all their mess is cleaned up after them. See Details

Springbrook State Park

Guthrie Center, IA

Springbrook State Park Springbrook State Park is a dog-friendly destination in Guthrie Center, IA. This popular park is a great place to get away from it all with your leashed pooch. Explore the twelve miles of varied trails that weave around the area at this 930-acre park of rolling hills, wooded areas and a small lake. While you're exploring together, you may run into deer, red and gray fox, coyote, raccoon, beaver, muskrat, and wild turkeys. See Details

Viking Lake State Park

Stanton, IA

Viking Lake State Park Dogs are allowed at pet-friendly Viking Lake State Park in Stanton, IA. Leashed pups can enjoy six miles of trails around the park that provide dogs and their owners a view into the varied natural features. Please note that dogs must be cleaned up after and are not permitted in the lake. See Details

Indian Cave State Park

Shubert, NE

Indian Cave State Park Indian Cave State Park is a pet-friendly attraction in Shubert, NE. Leashed dogs join their owners while they explore the scenic hiking trails, taking in the lovely views of the Missouri River. During your visit, you will also come across a restored schoolhouse and general store. See Details