Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Maine

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

Acadia National Park

Bar Harbor, ME

Acadia National Park Acadia National Park has been a popular destination for dog owners for generations. Whatever you love to do in the great outdoors, you'll find an opportunity at this stunning, dog-friendly park in Bar Harbor, ME. Whether you are into camping, hiking, or kayaking, Acadia is the place for you and Fido! You can even get involved in geocache, check out the wildlife, fish, skijor, and more. With over 158 miles of hiking trails, 45 miles of carriage roads, and three campgrounds open to pets, you may never have enough time to explore every corner of this park, but even a glimpse will last in your mind for a lifetime. See Details

Mackworth Island

Falmouth, ME

Mackworth Island Mackworth Island is a pet-friendly 100-acre state park in Falmouth, ME. It is a great place to walk dogs oceanside, taking in the sites or observing birds in the sanctuary. The island-walk circles the island and is about 1.5 miles long. Be sure to keep your pup on a leash at all times. See Details

Jordan Pond

Seal Harbor, ME

Jordan Pond Located at beautiful Acadia National Park in Seal Harbor, ME, Jordan Pond is considered one of the most picturesque areas in the entire park. Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly Shore Trail that loops around the pond, but they are not permitted in the water. See Details

Carson Trail at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Wells, ME

Carson Trail at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Leashed dogs are allowed on the Carson Trail in Wells, ME, as part of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Otherwise, domestic pets, including horses, aren't allowed on the refuge. Be sure to clean up after your pup and keep them leashed while exploring. See Details

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

Freeport, ME

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park features pet-friendly trails for you and Fido to explore along Maine's legendary coast in Freeport. Enjoy a hike on the popular Casco Bay Trail for a relatively easy adventure offering great views. Dogs are welcome on trails but not on the beaches. See Details

Little Long Pond Natural Lands

Seal Harbor, ME

Little Long Pond Natural Lands The Little Long Pond Natural Lands near Acadia National Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Seal Harbor, ME. Managed by The Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve, this property features hiking trails and carriage roads that meander along the water, offering a serene moment surrounded by beautiful mountains. Be sure to bring waste bags and water for your pup, and note that dogs must be on a leash from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM, May 1 through September 30. See Details

Portland Head Light

Cape Elizabeth, ME

Portland Head Light The Portland Head Light is a pet-friendly lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Bring Fido to visit one of the most famous lighthouses in Maine to enjoy scenic views of the coast and walk the paved trails. Dogs are also welcome to explore other outdoor areas of the adjacent Fort Williams Park, as long as they're leashed. See Details

Fort Williams Park

Cape Elizabeth, ME

Fort Williams Park Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy Fort Williams Park with their humans in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Located adjacent to the famous Portland Head Light, this pet-friendly park offers more than 90 acres of space where you and your pup can enjoy a picnic, walk along the paths, explore the cliff-side loop and rocky beach, and spend a day in the great outdoors. Dogs must be leashed at all times. See Details

Camden Hills State Park

Camden, ME

Camden Hills State Park Enjoy the beauty of nature with Fido on 30 miles of dog-friendly hiking trails in Camden Hills State Park in Camden, ME. Bring food and a blanket to enjoy at the picnic area before or after exploring the beauty of the rocky shoreline. Dogs must be leashed on the trails. See Details

Gorham Mountain Loop

Bar Harbor, ME

Gorham Mountain Loop Gorham Mountain Loop is pet-friendly. If Fido is looking for a challenge, this hike cuts across the mountains and offers views of both the coastline and the surrounding peaks. Take a break at the 525-foot-high summit and soak in the spectacular autumn display. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail, too. See Details

First Light Hikes

Franklin, ME

First Light Hikes First Light Hikes is a pet-friendly business leading small guided explorations in Franklin, ME. Owners and their four-legged adventure companions are invited to partake in a sunrise or morning hike in Acadia National Park. The guides, Denise and Roger, have their own furry companion who may join you for the hike. Note that dogs must be leashed per the national park regulations. See Details

Wiggly Bridge

York, ME

Wiggly Bridge The pet-friendly Wiggly Bridge welcomes Fido to join you for a stroll at this famous attraction in York, ME. Experience the wiggle of the walking bridge while enjoying scenic views of the river and surrounding foliage in this popular coastal town. Remember to leash and clean up after your pets, and note that the bridge is accessible year round, but it's not maintained for winter use. See Details

Mount Agamenticus

York, ME

Mount Agamenticus Your leashed pup is welcome on the well-marked, dog-friendly trails with lovely mountain views at Mount Agamenticus in York, ME. This popular spot is great for hiking with Fido while enjoying the diverse plant and animals species in this unique coastal forest. See Details

Royal River Park

Yarmouth, ME

Royal River Park Royal River Park is a dog-friendly community park in Yarmouth, ME. One of Yarmouth's most beloved parks, you and your leashed dog can take the beautiful paved trail which runs the length of the park and passes three scenic waterfalls. Visitors can also enjoy picnic areas, open fields, river views, and admire a 75- to 200-year-old stand of hemlock. See Details

Roque Bluffs State Park

Roque Bluffs, ME

Roque Bluffs State Park Dogs are welcome at Roque Bluffs State Park in Roque Bluffs, ME. This stunning park is pet-friendly and home to 274 acres of diverse landscape on Schoppee Point in Maine. You'll discover a half-mile beach of sand and pebbles along Englishman Bay, leading to Simpson Pond, that can be used by dogs and their owners from October 1st through March 31st. There's also a pet-friendly trail network that will lead you through old orchards, fields, woods, with paths that follow the rocky shores of Great Cove and Pond Cove. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted on the ocean beach. See Details

Sears Island

Searsport, ME

Sears Island Sears Island is a pet-friendly place in Searsport, ME. This beautiful island is home to miles of quiet shoreline, several moderate trails to explore with your pup, and lots of native wildlife to observe. You and Fido will discover an abundance of botanical and geological features. Stop for a picnic in one of the pretty spots, hop in a kayak or go for a trek in the snow when the weather permits. See Details

Peaks-Kenny State Park

Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Peaks-Kenny State Park Peaks-Kenny State Park is a pet-friendly lakeside area in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. Located adjacent to Sebec Lake, visitors can indulge in a range of activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and picnicking in and around the park. The nature preserve also offers trails for you and your pup to get in some exercise. Pets are not allowed on State Park beaches between April 1 and September 30 and dogs should remain on a leash under six feet for the duration of their visit. See Details

Rangeley Lake State Park

Rangeley, ME

Rangeley Lake State Park Dogs are welcome to join their owners at Rangeley Lake State Park in Rangeley, ME. This pet-friendly 869-acre park in the heart of Maine's Western Mountains features beautiful, forested hiking trails around the lake. The lake itself stretches nine miles, is full of salmon and trout, and is great for anybody looking to get their boat out on the water. You can bring Fido with you to the park on a leash under six feet, as long as you clean up any mess after them. See Details

Ovens Mouth Preserve

Boothbay, ME

Ovens Mouth Preserve Bring Fido out for a day of exercise on the trails of Ovens Mouth Preserve in Boothbay, ME. This pet-friendly property offers a combined 5.3 miles of easy, moderate or difficult trails on the East and West peninsulas which are connected by a pedestrian bridge. Explore the scenic shoreline, swift tidal water, quiet coves, and salt marshes. Dogs must be leashed at all times at Ovens Mouth. See Details

Hinckley Park

South Portland, ME

Hinckley Park Hinckley Park is a pet-friendly 40-acre recreation area in South Portland, ME. Dogs must be leashed between the hours of 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM year-round. The park includes two scenic ponds surrounded by a 3/4 mile walking trail and additional wooded trails nearby to explore. See Details