Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Tracyton, WA

Leashed dogs are welcome in Discovery Park, a 534-acre recreation space in Seattle, WA. This pet-friendly area offers spectacular views of both the Cascade and the Olympic Mountain ranges, along with open meadows, lush forest groves, a playground, tennis and basketball courts, trails and more.

Take a scenic stroll with your leashed pet through Ballard Locks, a pet-friendly public park in Seattle, WA. The long, narrow paved walkway in the park gives you the opportunity to watch boats pass through the locks or catch a glimpse of the salmon making their way up the specially-designed fish ladder and through the locks.

Seahurst Park in Burien, WA, welcomes leashed dogs to join you for a hike on the pet-friendly trails in the woods or for a stroll along the lake. This 178-acre park features forests, streams, wetlands and a pebble-beach shoreline. Public restrooms are available as well as a picnic pavilion and parking lot.

Howe Farm Park in Port Orchard, WA, features a historic farm, walking trails and the Howe Farm Dog Park. This fully fenced dog park provides water bowls, waste bags and bathrooms in warmer months. This recreation space welcomes pups of all sizes to play together off-leash or explore in the woods on the walking trails.

You and Fido can spend the whole afternoon at the pet-friendly Dash Point State Park in Federal Way, WA. The recreation area offers miles of forested hiking and biking trails, a shallow beach to wade in, covered and uncovered picnic area, opportunities for fishing, and overnight campsites. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after.

Leashed pets can join you for a visit to the 220-acre Carkeek Park a, public recreation area in Seattle, WA. Dogs may walk with you along the miles of pet-friendly trails through lush forests, meadows, wetlands and creeks. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the beaches.

Clear Creek Trail is a dog-friendly hike located on the Kitsap Peninsula in Silverdale, WA. Fido can tag along while you walk from Silverdale Waterfront Park to Trigger Avenue. You and your leashed pup will pass by riparian areas, wetlands and forests about eight miles long. The trail is maintained by a volunteer group that regularly supports, preserves and restores the ecosystem.

Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at the pet-friendly Illahee State Park in Bremerton, WA. Enjoy one of the many hiking trails, as well as crabbing along the beach, birdwatching, and more. Please note that pets are not permitted in designated swim areas and must be cleaned up after. This park requires an entrance fee.

The Elliot Bay Trail (Terminal 91 Bike Path) 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 Seattle! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Elliot Bay Trail (Terminal 91 Bike Path). 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.

Maury Island Marine Park is dog friendly and located on the east side of Maury Island, a peninsula of Vashon Island, WA. For incredible overlooks that take in Mount Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and the East Passage, visit this fun park with your leashed pooch.

The Pacific Northwest Salmon Center in Belfair, WA, owns the dog-friendly walking trail at Farm at Water's Edge. The Salmon Center has many acres available for on-leash dog walking at the foot of Hood Canal. Land on the east side of Roessel Rd is open, but lands on the west are part of a habitat restoration project and are closed to dogs.

Bainbridge Island Waterfront Trail is a pet-friendly, 0.6-mile out-and-back pathway near Bainbridge Island, WA. Leashed pups are welcome to tag along on this popular and easy route. Along the way, you will find exceptional views of the island's history and habitat.

Poulsbo’s Fish Park is a pet-friendly 40-acre nature park with 13 different trail offerings in Poulsbo, WA. Leashed dogs are welcome at this reflective place that provides quiet public enjoyment of the rich native plant and animal habitat. A volunteer group regularly maintains the park and applies for grant funding to expand offerings to the community.

Shoreline, WA, is home to the pet-friendly Shoreview Park. This public recreation space features many amenities for visitors, including a baseball/softball diamond, open natural spaces, a pickleball court, picnic areas, a playground, unpaved walking trails and a dog park. Dogs may join their owners for a visit as long as they remain leashed unless in the designated off-leash area.

American Legion Park in Poulsbo, WA, provides two- and four-legged visitors with wooded trails and views of Liberty Bay. This pet-friendly attraction offers a pedestrian boardwalk, plant and wildlife viewings, picnic areas, grills, and a pavilion. Restrooms are available on site, and your furry friend must remain leashed during your visit.

Leashed dogs are permitted on miles of hiking and biking trails at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park in Kingston, WA. This pet-friendly destination provides access to water for kayaking with your furry friend. You may come across equestrian pathways while exploring.

Wingehaven is a pet-friendly park on Vashon Island, WA. There are many off-leash parks across this island in the Puget Sound, including this waterfront gem with beach access. Dogs are welcome to roam off-leash around the park.

Burton Acres in Vashon Island, WA is pet friendly. Bring your dog along to this park where he can play off-leash on woodland trails. This 64-acre park features more than 1.2 miles of trails to explore on a loop route with your pooch.