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Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Stratford, CT

There are 37 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometers of Stratford. 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 Stratford.

Pet Friendly Lake Mohegan Open Space

Lake Mohegan Open Space

Lake Mohegan Open Space

Lake Mohegan Open Space is a beautiful dog-friendly recreation area in Fairfield, CT. The scenic hiking trails take you around the lake, over a foot bridge, and through woodlands at this 170-acre property. Fido can enjoy some off-leash time on your hike after you reach the "100-foot" sign posted on the trail. Please make sure your pets are under voice control at all times and be sure to clean up after them.

Pet Friendly Sleeping Giant State Park

Sleeping Giant State Park

Sleeping Giant State Park

Sleeping Giant State Park is a dog-friendly area in Hamden, CT. Despite the name, this park is popular among hikers and people looking for a picturesque place to have a picnic. The name actually comes from the mountaintops resembling the image of a giant having a nap. You can wander the uneven ridges on one of the many hiking trails with Fido as long as he is on a leash.

Sherwood Island State Park

Sherwood Island State Park

Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, CT welcomes leashed dogs in the off-season from October 1st to April 14th. This public recreation area can be found on the shore of Long Island Sound and offers swimming, fishing and dog-friendly trails. Pets are not allowed in the park during the summer season from April 15th through September 30th.

Farm River State Park

Farm River State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Farm River State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in East Haven, CT. This park is home to 16.5 miles of the scenic Farm River, which flows through the center of the park, as well as trails and meadows to explore with Fido.

Collis P. Huntington State Park

Collis P. Huntington State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Collis P. Huntington State Park in Redding, CT. The park offers a tranquil setting in which you can enjoy dog-friendly hiking trails, canoeing, and pond fishing in five ponds with your pup.

Racebrook Tract

Racebrook Tract

Leashed dogs are welcome at Racebrook Tract, a pet-friendly hiking area in Orange, CT. There are four blazed trails that weave through mostly level forest, including an accessible paved trail that leads to a boardwalk over the wetlands. Please remember to clean up after Fido.

Makamah Nature Preserve

Fort Salonga, NY

Makamah Nature Preserve

Originally called Crab Meadow Park East Watershed, the Makamah Nature Preserve in Fort Salonga, NY, contains dry and wet woodlands, as well as marsh. The preserve is available for dog-friendly hiking and bird watching. It's been reported that 94 species of birds have been recorded in and around the property and that the park is prime habitat for owls and woodpeckers. The park contains heavily wooded hills with one rising to 60 feet in its center and others rising to 100 feet. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Savin Rock Trail

Savin Rock Trail

Leashed dogs can join you on a walk along Savin Rock Trail, a scenic pet-friendly paved boardwalk along the beach in West Haven, CT. However, please note that dogs are not permitted on the beach and a resident parking pass is necessary to access convenient parking.

West Rock Ridge State Park

West Rock Ridge State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at West Rock Ridge State Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Hamden and New Haven, CT. You and Fido can enjoy the scenic views, numerous hiking trails, picnicking and more at this beautiful state park.

Cranbury Park

Located on 227 acres surrounding the historic Gallaher Mansion in Norwalk, CT, Cranbury Park offers some dog-friendly areas on the property for pups to run off leash. Dogs are also allowed on the trails and in the orchard, but they're not permitted on the Great Lawn or near the mansion, playground or pavilion. Please note a parking fee may apply when visiting.

Pequonnock River Trail

Pequonnock River Trail

The Pequonnock River 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 Monroe! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Pequonnock 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.

Southford Falls State Park

Southford Falls State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Southford Falls State Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Southbury, CT. This family park features a scenic waterfall, picnic areas, wooded hiking trails, a small covered bridge and a lake for fishing.

Larkin State Park Trail

Larkin State Park Trail

The Larkin State Park 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 Southbury! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Larkin State Park 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.

Eisenhower Park

Eisenhower Park

Fido is welcome at Eisenhower Park, a dog-friendly recreation area in Milford, CT. The park features nature trails, a pond, a dog run, community garden and the scenic Wepawaug River. Dogs must be leashed in the park when outside the fenced dog run.

Pequonnock River Trail

Pequonnock River Trail

The Pequonnock River 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 Trumbull! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Pequonnock 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.

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Cheshire, CT, is dog friendly and suitable for leashed pets. The off-road, multi-use asphalt trail is ideal for a casual stroll or bike ride with Fido. This route is flat, well-maintained and spans 5.5 miles from Cheshire to Hamden, before joining the Farmington Canal Greenway in New Haven. The trail can be accessed from many different points, and is easily traversed in smaller sections.

Putnam Memorial State Park

Putnam Memorial State Park

Fido is welcome on the dog-friendly hiking trails and picnic areas of Putnam Memorial State Park in Redding, CT. This history-oriented public recreation area preserves the site that Major General Israel Putnam chose as the winter encampment for his men during the American Revolutionary War. Please note that Fido isn't permitted inside any buildings at the park.

Sunken Meadow State Park

Sunken Meadow State Park

Dogs are allowed in undeveloped areas only of Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, NY. Offering one of the most stunning views of the Long Island Sound with Connecticut in the distance, the park has a wide range of topography that sustains a variety of flora and fauna. Dogs must be leashed. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches. Sunken Meadow State Park is open daily.

Kettletown State Park

Kettletown State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Kettletown State Park, a pet-friendly natural area in Southbury, CT. Fido can join you in the shaded picnic areas and on the hiking trails throughout this 605-acre park. Please note that pets are not allowed on the beach or in the campground.

East Shore Park

East Shore Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at East Shore Park, a pet-friendly recreation space in New Haven, CT. You and Fido can enjoy the meandering walking trail along New Haven harbor. There's also a beach and two fenced areas for dogs to enjoy some off-leash exercise.

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