Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Idaho

If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Idaho. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Idaho that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!

Land of the Yankee Fork State Park

Challis, ID

Land of the Yankee Fork State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Land of the Yankee Fork State Park in Challis, ID. Fido is welcome to join you on the pet-friendly, historic trails that were once trudged by groups of miners back in the day. Be sure to check out the nearby ghost towns of Bonanza, Custer and Bayhorse, the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge, the Custer Motorway, and the Challis Bison Jump. There is a vehicle entrance fee, unless you have an Idaho State Parks Passport. See Details

Lake Cascade State Park

Cascade, ID

Lake Cascade State Park Dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly trails that surround Lake Cascade State Park in Cascade, ID. This huge reservoir located in the Boise National Forest is popular among anglers and sightseers alike. Fido can join you on the many trails that take in the mountainous surroundings and thousands of trees that surround the water. See Details

Castle Rocks State Park

Almo, ID

Castle Rocks State Park Dogs are allowed at pet-friendly Castle Rocks State Park, a rock climber's paradise, in Almo, ID. Scramblers from all over are drawn to the stunning mountains and their dramatic backdrop. There are a number of pet-friendly trails in the area for you and your leashed pup to enjoy. Pooches are not allowed in the yurts and there is a vehicle entrance fee, unless you have an Idaho State Parks Passport. See Details

Three Island Crossing State Park

Glenns Ferry, ID

Three Island Crossing State Park Three Island Crossing State Park in Glenns Ferry, ID, is dog friendly. You are welcome to bring Fido with you to explore sections of the once well-traveled Oregon Pioneer Trail that hugs the banks of Snake River. Pets are permitted all around the park and campgrounds on a leash under six feet, but are not allowed in any of the cabins. See Details

Coeur d'Alene Parkway

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Coeur d'Alene Parkway Coeur d' Alene Parkway is a dog-friendly state park with plenty of recreational opportunities for you and your pooch in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The pet-friendly paved parkway lies along the north shore of Lake Coeur d' Alene and is 5.7 miles in length. The parkway is part of the North Idaho Centennial Trail, a multi-use recreational trail system. When you're tired of walking, you can take a break at one of the roadside picnic tables or benches on the banks of the lake that overlook the crystal clear water and the surrounding pine forests. See Details

Massacre Rocks State Park

American Falls, ID

Massacre Rocks State Park Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Massacre Rocks State Park in American Falls, Idaho. Enjoy plenty of hiking opportunities in the area, and you may even spot some wildlife, including Canada geese, grebes, bald eagles, pelicans, blue herons, rabbits, coyote, muskrat, and beavers. When the weather is hot, your pooch can take a dip in Snake River that can be accessed from one of the nature trails. Pets must be leashed and there is a vehicle entrance fee, unless you have an Idaho State Parks Passport. See Details

Coeur d'Alenes Old Mission State Park

Cataldo, ID

Coeur d'Alenes Old Mission State Park Coeur d'Alenes Old Mission State Park in Cataldo, ID, welcomes leashed pups to explore the park grounds with their owners. This local recreation area features a range of visitor amenities, including fishing, bird watching, hiking and more. Note that dogs aren't permitted inside any buildings. See Details

Spring Valley Reservoir

Troy, ID

Spring Valley Reservoir Spring Valley Reservoir is a dog-friendly reservoir and trail in Troy, ID. Your friendly, leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor trail for fishing, hiking, or just to enjoy the beautiful views. If you go fishing here, please make sure to check with the county for bag limits before fishing. See Details

Marie Creek Trail

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Marie Creek Trail Marie Creek Trail is a 10-mile, pet-friendly hike in Idaho Panhandle National Forests that will take about 5 hours to complete with Fido. This quiet little trail in Coeur d'Alene, ID, runs along a creek and is motor and wheel free. If you are visiting in the early season you will see the wildflowers in bloom. See Details

Boise River Greenbelt

Boise, ID

Boise River Greenbelt The Boise River Greenbelt 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 Boise! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Boise River Greenbelt. 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

Lone Lake Trail

Mullan, ID

Lone Lake Trail Lone Lake Trail is a 4.5-mile, pet-friendly hike in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest in Mullan, ID, that will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. Before setting out to hike this trail you will want to check if there are current logging projects along it. The hike starts on a road that angles to the north before turning back south and running alongside Willow Creek. From here follow the signs. Eventually the path converts from a road, into an actual trail. See Details

Revett Lake Trail

Wallace, ID

Revett Lake Trail Revett Lake Trail in Wallace, ID, is a 4-mile, pet-friendly hike that will take about 2 hours to complete with Fido. Revett Lake is a quaint little spot surrounded by ridges, forests, and meadows. Granite Peak, standing at 6814 feet, looms in the background. The hike to the lake is one of the easiest in the area. See Details

Stoddard Pathway

Nampa, ID

Stoddard Pathway The Stoddard Pathway 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 Nampa! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Stoddard Pathway. 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

Rexburg Nature Park

Rexburg, ID

Rexburg Nature Park Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly Rexburg Nature Park, located on 15 acres in Rexburg, ID. Pups will love the jogging paths that are along a beautiful area close to the South Fork of the Teton River. It's away from traffic and in a more tranquil environment. Wildlife and waterfowl can often be seen in this area. There's also a fenced dog park onsite for Fido to enjoy some off-leash play. See Details

Victor to Driggs Rail-Trail

Victor, ID

Victor to Driggs Rail-Trail The Victor to Driggs 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 Victor! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Victor to Driggs 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. See Details

Bottleneck Lake and Snow Lake Trail

Bonners Ferry, ID

Bottleneck Lake and Snow Lake Trail Bottleneck Lake and Snow Lake Trail is a 11.4-mile hike that will take about 6 hours to complete with Fido. What once used to be a short trail now is much longer and leads you to Snow Lake, which provides a rare thing for the Idaho Selkirks: solitude. The path was once over taken by logging, but now the forest is growing back and wildlife returning to make for a nice wilderness trail. See Details

Pend Oreille Divide Trail

Sandpoint, ID

Pend Oreille Divide Trail The Pend Oreille Divide Trail is a 8.5-mile, pet-friendly hike on Calder Mountain in Sandpoint, ID, that will take about 6 hours to complete with Fido. This trail traverses one of the best ridgelines in the Cabinet Range taking you by summits, meadows, and providing spectacular views. It is a very dry hike, so you will want to bring water for both you and Fido. See Details

Railroad Right-of-Way Trail

St. Anthony, ID

Railroad Right-of-Way Trail The Railroad Right-of-Way 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 Saint Anthony! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Railroad Right-of-Way 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

Settlers Grove of Ancient Cedars Trail

Wallace, ID

Settlers Grove of Ancient Cedars Trail Settlers Grove of Ancient Cedars Trail in Wallace, ID, is a 3-mile hike in Idaho Panhandle National Forest that will take about 1.5 hours to complete with Fido. This pet-friendly trail is great for birding, hiking and walking. Dogs may be off-leash in some areas. See Details

Ball and Pyramid Lakes Trail

Bonners Ferry, ID

Ball and Pyramid Lakes Trail Ball and Pyramid Lakes Trail is a 4-mile, pet-friendly hike that will take about 3 hours to complete with Fido. This mountain trail takes you into the wilderness where caribou and bear reside. Although it is rare to see a grizzly bear you should keep your dog under control. See Details