Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Utah

Ken's Lake is a pet-friendly outdoor area with trails and water access in Moab, UT. Enjoy more than three miles of trails with your leashed pup and then cool off in the water of the lake. The rocky scenery is beautiful and well worth visiting for a day. There's a campsite located here, too. Make sure your pooch is under voice control.

Leashed dogs are welcome to explore Bryce Canyon National Park in Bryce Canyon, UT, featuring the largest collection of hoodoos in the world. Pets are allowed to access views of these unusually-shaped pillars of rock from all paved surfaces. They can explore campgrounds, paved roads, paved viewpoints, the paved trail between Sunset Point and Sunrise Point, and the paved Shared Use Path between the park entrance and Inspiration Point. Dogs aren't permitted on unpaved trails or unpaved viewpoints, and cannot enter buildings or transportation, even if carried. Leashes may not be longer than six feet.

A trip to the Wave-Coyote Buttes is an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventure you can share with Fido in Kanab, UT. You can only hike at The Wave if you have a permit, and only 20 people per day receive permits. Due to the popularity of permit requests, a lottery system as been instituted. 10 permits are issued 4 months in advance via the online lottery and 10 permits are issued at the walk-in lottery for next-day use. Permits are also required for any dog accompanying you, although canine permits do not count toward the 20 permits per day limit. To register for the online permit lottery, visit the website.

Explore the beauty of red dunes, blown by the wind into ever-changing shapes at dog-friendly Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Kanab, UT. Fido must be leashed while you explore this beautiful natural area, and please clean up after him. Sand heats up quickly, so make sure your pooch's feet are protected, too. The park is open sunrise to sunset.

Millcreek Canyon is a pet-friendly recreation area in Salt Lake City, UT. Dogs are welcome year-round, and are allowed to be off-leash during odd-numbered days. The area features incredible views of the Wasatch Mountains and stunning canyon scenery. Bring Fido for some play time in Dog Lake, which can be accessed from Upper Big Water Trailhead.

Corona Arch is a dog-friendly hiking spot in Moab, UT that leads to views of a large sandstone arch at the trail's end, reminiscent of the much larger landmark in the area, the Rainbow Bridge. You and Fido can take on one of the trails that begin at Corona Arch Trailhead. This region is known for their arches, and Corona doesn't disappoint.

Located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, the Toadstool Hoodoos in Kanab, UT are dog friendly! Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you hike past the mushroom-shaped rock formations on The Toadstools Trailhead, up to views of the Paria River Valley and even more toadstools. The trail is open year-round and is free to the public. For information on parking and the best seasons to enjoy the Toadstool Hoodoos, visit its website.

Cedar Breaks National Monument in Brian Head, UT is pet friendly. Dogs must be on a leash under six feet during their visit to the area. Pets are allowed on the sunset and campground trails. These trails run between the Information Center and end at either the campground or Sunset Overlook. Dogs are not allowed on the Spectra/Ramparts Trail, the Alpine Pond Trail or inside the Visitor Center. Pets are allowed on all paved areas, which includes the overlooks located throughout the Monument.

Red Hills Desert Garden is a dog-friendly attraction in St. George, UT, that welcomes leashed dogs. This desert conservation garden is nestled in the red rocks with easy trails and picnic area. Wander around the 5-acre preserve that is home to more than 5,000 desert plants, a stream, replica slot canyon and dinosaur tracks. The botanical garden has plenty of trashcans for you to preserve the cleanliness of the park. There's a fish viewing area that's delightfully cool for pups who need a break from the sun.

Salt Lake City, UT's Tanner Park is great place for Fido to get some exercise outdoors! The pet-friendly park goes down in a gully, and at the bottom there is a bridge where many folks let their dogs off leash to play in the creek. The current is strong, so please use caution. This is not your typical fenced in dog park. It is like hiking in the wilderness. There are no bathrooms or watering areas so be sure to bring your own. There are a number of bag and waste stations. Please be aware that the hike back up and out is not as easy.

Grandstaff Canyon Trail in Moab, UT is pet friendly. Cut into the Navajo Sandstone by a small, perennial stream that begins about six miles from the southern shore of the Colorado River, this canyon trail winds along the stream through an oasis of cottonwood and willow trees, cut off from the desert above by towering sandstone cliffs. Morning Glory Natural Bridge spans the head of one of Grandstaff Canyon’s side canyons at the end of the trail. Leashed dogs are welcome on two-mile long trail to Morning Glory Bridge.

Kodachrome Basin State Park in Cannonville, UT welcomes outdoor enthusiasts and their furry friends to explore together. This pet-friendly retreat features various activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping and photography, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all visitors. Dogs are required to be on a leash no longer than six feet, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Parley's Nature Reserve is a great place to go with your dog in Salt Lake City, UT! A river runs the entire length of the reserve and it's pet-friendly in various locations. At the end of the dirt road, there is a large swimming hole. Dogs and kids enjoy cooling off here during the hot summer months. Dogs are allowed off-leash in designated areas only.

The last place in the continental United States to be mapped, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Kanab, UT is dog friendly! Leashed pets are welcome to explore the series of monoliths, slot canyons, natural bridges, arches, cliffs, and terraces that make up the area. Remember to clean up after your dog.

Red Canyon Visitor Center is a pet-friendly spot in Panguitch, UT. Located close to Bryce Canyon National Park, the park is home to beautiful scenery and it's a great place to take dogs. Full of trails that lead to stunning views, this one is a great alternative to the more well known Bryce Canyon. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after.

Red Fleet Dinosaur Trackway Trailhead is a dog-friendly trail in Vernal, UT. The trailhead is located on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) property, which means you'll be in a remote area. Bring plenty of water for yourself and Fido as well as appropriate safety gear. The trail leads south to Red Fleet State Park where you can view dinosaur tracks in the rock surfaces. The park asks that you do not disturb these ancient wonders.

Heughs Canyon Trail on Canyon Winds Lane in Holladay, UT is dog-friendly. Located in the small city of Holladay, Utah, this beautiful trail leads to stunning views across the valley from the base of Mount Olympus. Along the way, you can stop off at a waterfall after traversing a steep creekside trail through rugged rock formations. The trail is rated moderate and is just over three miles out-and-back. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. Parking for the trail is signposted on Wasatch Boulevard, just before East Canyon Cove Drive.

Leashed dogs are allowed in certain areas of Zion National Park in Springdale, UT. Dogs are allowed on the Pa'rus Trail, on public roads and parking areas, in developed campgrounds, picnic areas, and on the grounds of Zion Lodge. All other trails, wilderness areas, shuttle buses, and public buildings are closed to pets. Properly-restrained pets may be left unattended in developed campgrounds only when environmental conditions are safe for the animal, and the animal is quiet. Dog owners must clean up after their pets and dispose of waste in trash receptacles.

Leashed pets can join their owners along the dog-friendly Adams Canyon Trail at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Layton, UT. This out-and-back path is about 3.5 miles long and rated challenging in difficulty. Hikers will experience an elevation gain of a little over 1,000' while they hike to a 40' waterfall at the trail's end. Visitors can also access the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and Great Western Trail from this path.

Journey with Fido to the strange, colorful and dog-friendly Goblin Valley State Park in Green River, UT. The landscape, covered with sandstone goblins and formations, is often compared to Mars. Pets are welcome on trails throughout the park but must remain on a six-foot leash.