Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Wales, ME

Mt. Apatite Park in Auburn, ME, features lots of dog-friendly hiking trails rated easy to moderate with a few spots for Fido to swim. It uses the same parking lot as the baseball fields; you can park towards the back and follow the trail. In the winters, the trail is groomed for cross country skiing and snow shoeing. In the spring, summer, and fall, the trails are open to mountain bikers, runners, hikers, and other non-motorized trail users.

Dogs are allowed to join their owners at Range Pond State Park in Poland, ME. This pet-friendly recreation area is located along the northeast shore of beautiful Lower Range Pond. There are a couple of pet-friendly trails that weave around the park as well, including Old Fields Trail that loops through the pine forest at Range Pond and the Railroad Trail that leads through old logging roads and railroad beds, with just one short hill. Be sure to keep your pup leashed and clean up after them.

Vaughan Woods is a pet-friendly nature preserve in Hallowell, ME. Bring Fido along for a walk outside on the Corniche Loop Trail, Brook Trail, or Rice Pines Trail, varying in difficulty and distances from 0.5 miles to 2 miles. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after.

Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic, ME. Established in 1898, this lighthouse on the Kennebec River features a scenic trail that is well worth a visit with your leashed pup. Please bring dog waste bags to carry out when you depart the private property and refer to their website upon arrival.

Androscoggin River Bicycle Path in Brunswick, ME invites Fido to enjoy a leashed walk while taking in scenic views. This pet-friendly paved trail goes from the Cooks Corner area to Brunswick and is about 2.6-miles long. The road is plowed and sanded in the wintertime.

Bradbury Mountain State Park is a dog-friendly place in Pownal, ME. Covering 800 acres of forested land in total, the park is home to 21 miles of hiking trails that can be used to explore the area. Bradbury Mountain is 485 feet high and offers wonderful views of the surrounding area from the top. Your pup is welcome to join you as long as they are on a leash no longer than six feet and are cleaned up after.

Androscoggin Riverlands State Park is a pet-friendly place in Turner, ME. Bring Fido along while you explore Maine's second largest urban area and it's 2,675 acres. There are numerous trails located at the park, including 12 miles of multi-use and 10 miles of hiking trails. Pet owners are reminded to keep their animals on a leash for the duration of their visit and to clean up any mess that they leave behind.

Thorne Head Preserve in Bath, ME, is a pet-friendly coastal nature area featuring scenic trails through forests, wetlands and shoreline habitats. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the peaceful preserve alongside their owners, enjoying wildlife, picnic spots and beautiful vistas of the Kennebec River.

Auburn Riverwalk at Bonney Park in Auburn, ME is pet friendly. Located in the heart of downtown, this park is a hub for the new Riverwalk trail and a link to the Lewiston park system over the Trestle Bridge. Bring your dog along, but don't forget to clean up any mess that is left behind.

The Kennebec River 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 Hallowell! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Kennebec River 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.

The Gardiner Landing trail in Gardiner, ME is dog friendly. This riverfront walking trail will give you beautiful views of the Kennebec River, and also take you through nearby woods. Restrooms and picnic tables are available along the path. Please keep Fido leashed during your visit.

Bring Fido for a hike at the pet-friendly Mt Pisgah Conservation Area Trail in Winthrop, ME. It's a popular hiking loop, made up of the .7-mile Tower Trail and 1.3-mile Blueberry Trail, providing access to a fire tower at the top of Mount Pisgah. The tower offers a panoramic view reaching from the Camden Hills in the East to New Hampshire's Mount Washington in the West. Dogs must be leashed on the trails.

Whitman Spring Road Trail in Auburn, ME is dog friendly. This spacious, mostly gravel path meanders through the woods and stretches 2 miles one way. It's also a great spot for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing during winter. Please remember that Lake Auburn is the primary drinking water source, so pets are not allowed in the water. Violations can result in fines.

McMahon Nature Trail in Lewiston, ME, is an easy 1.7-mile loop perfect for a peaceful walk with your dog. This well-marked, quiet trail winds through wooded areas and features benches for resting along the way. The pet-friendly trailhead is located off N Temple St, near McMahon Elementary School.