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Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Wayne, NJ

There are 54 dog-friendly hiking trails within 40 kilometers of Wayne. 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 Wayne.

Pet Friendly South Mountain Reservation

South Mountain Reservation

West Orange, NJ

South Mountain Reservation

South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, NJ is dog-friendly. This nature reserve coverers 2,112 acres in portions of Maplewood, Millburn and West Orange. The woodland park features a variety of hardwood trees, and tall hemlocks towering above streams, creeks and ponds. The west branch of the Rahway River flows through the valley, and a 25-foot waterfall at Hemlock Falls is a dramatic feature. It is also a Revolutionary War historic site. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails and the South Mountain Dog Park is located within the Reservation.

Pet Friendly Central Park

Central Park

No trip to New York, NY, with your dog, would be complete without a stroll through the dog-friendly Central Park. Pets must remain on-leash in the park except during designated off-leash hours in 23 areas of the park. Off-leash hours are before 9:00 AM and after 9:00 PM. There are over 15 dog fountains throughout the park. Visit the website for specific information on dog-friendly areas. Make sure to always clean up after your pet.

Liberty State Park

Jersey City, NJ

Liberty State Park

Visit the pet-friendly Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ. Take a walk around with your pooch and experience the amazing views of New York City and the Statue of Liberty. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times during the visit.

Watchung Reservation

Mountainside, NJ

Watchung Reservation

The Watchung Reservation is a dog-friendly spot in Mountainside, New Jersey. This 1,900-acre park is packed full of hiking and riding trails with picnic areas, a trailside nature center and a visitor center along the way. Dogs are allowed throughout the park and on the sandy trails. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that their pets leave behind.

Saddle River County Park Bike Path

Rochelle Park, NJ

Saddle River County Park Bike Path

The Saddle River County Park Bike Path is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Rochelle Park! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Saddle River County Park 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.

Morristown National Historic Park

Morristown National Historic Park

Check out the pet-friendly Morristown National Historic Park in Morristown, NJ. The area is historically important due to the amount of American Revolutionary War sites located nearby, including Jockey Hollow, the Ford Mansion, Fort Nonsense and the New Jersey Brigade Encampment. There are 27 miles of foot and horse trails to explore with your pooch and the beginning of a two-mile auto loop tour. Dogs must be on a leash under six feet and all mess cleaned up after them. Pets are not permitted in park buildings.

Kennedy Dells Park

Kennedy Dells Park

Hiking trails, a dog park, soccer fields, cross-country skiing trails, and picnic shelters are just some amenities visitors can take advantage of at Kennedy Dells Park in New City, NY. Leashed dogs may join their owners at this public recreation area along the walking paths or in the dog park. Ensure Fido is only off-leash inside the designated area.

Mills Reservation

Cedar Grove, NJ

Mills Reservation

Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Mills Reservation in Cedar Grove, NJ. This 157-acre recreation area features trails of varying difficulty for different levels of dogs and hikers. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you, but please remember to clean up after him.

High Mountain Park Preserve

North Haledon, NJ

High Mountain Park Preserve

Visit the pet-friendly High Mountain Park Preserve in North Haledon, NJ. This lovely recreation area is a great place to bring your pup for a hike, offering trails of varying difficulty for different levels of hikers.

Prospect Park

Prospect Park is a pet-friendly community hub in Brooklyn, NY. Fido can have some off-leash fun to explore from 6:00 AM until 9:00 AM and from 9:00 PM until 1:00 AM. Outside of hours, your leashed pup can join you on their paved trails around the park and 60-acre lake. A dog run and pond for your furry friend to jump in is also available.

Loantaka Brook Reservation

Loantaka Brook Reservation

Loantaka Brook Reservation is a pet-friendly destination that covers over 850 in Morristown, NJ. Your four-legged companion is welcome to tag along as you explore the area. Amenities include about 10 miles of trails, picnic areas, fitness stations and a 5-acre pond for fishing. Restrooms are also on site.

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed and suspension bridge in New York, NY that crosses over the East River and connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you admire the views from either side of the paved, dog-friendly pedestrian pathway on the bridge. Ensure you keep Fido close, as the bridge is a popular crossing for commuters.

Buttermilk Falls Trail

Buttermilk Falls Trail

Buttermilk Falls Trail is a moderately easy, 1-mile hike in Nyack, NY, that will take about an hour to complete with Fido. Although this dog-friendly hike is short, it still offers a bit of a challenge. The best part is the scenic vistas and tumbling waterfalls. Leash regulations do apply on this trail.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park is an 85-acre, dog-friendly waterfront recreation area that is a great place to bring your pup to play on and off-leash. The park stretches 1.3 miles along Brooklyn's East River shoreline. Within the park, you'll find two fenced dog runs where Fido can meet other Big Apple dogs and play a game of fetch.

Norvin Green State Forest

Norvin Green State Forest

Norvin Green State Forest in Ringwood, NJ is dog-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails through woodland forests and rocky vistas. The hills throughout the forest range from 400 to 1,300 feet in elevation, and provide the avid hiker with scenic vistas, including the New York skyline, Burnt Meadow Brook and Lake Sonoma.

Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve

Franklin Lakes, NJ

Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve

Explore the pet-friendly Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you to explore the various trails at this recreation area, but please remember to clean up after them.

Emerson Woods Preserve

Emerson Woods Preserve

Bring Fido to explore the pet-friendly Emerson Woods Preserve in Westwood, NJ. This recreation area features 19 acres of trails you can walk with your dog. The park borders a fenced reservoir with a beach, restroom and parking, which you can access for a nominal yearly fee. Alternatively, you can walk your dog on the border of the reservoir for free and use street parking. Dogs must be leashed at all times throughout the area and please pick up your waste.

Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail

Joseph B. Clarke Rail Trail

The Joseph B. Clarke 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 Orangeburg! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Joseph B. Clarke 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.

Ramapo Mountain State Forest

Ramapo Mountain State Forest

Enjoy the great outdoors with your pet at the beautiful and pet-friendly Ramapo Mountain State Forest in Oakland, NJ. Pups are welcome as long as they remain on a leash.

Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

The Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area is home to pet-friendly hiking trails to explore in Montville, NJ. Enjoy a wide range of geological and ecological experiences in this area of 1,675 acres featuring rugged trails, fields, forests, rock outcroppings and wetlands.

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